Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Clinical Social Worker |
| Job Category |
Staff & Executive - Social Work |
| Department |
RHS Counseling & Psych Svcs |
| Overview |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.
For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Clinical Social Worker for
RHS Counseling & Psych Services. This position works under the general direction and leadership of
RSH-
CAPS Assistant Director of Integrated Care, or designee.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
- Offers a full range of psychological interventions for students including immediate triage of student needs, crisis intervention, clinical case management, and structured group and individual psychotherapeutic treatment primarily in the three on-campus student health centers.
- Offers prevention, intervention, and postvention community based services for faculty, staff, and students.
- Collaborates with other professionals in a multi-disciplinary University based mental health and medical services.
- Supports and/or supervises within CAPS clinical training programs including clinical internships for master's level social work interns.
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| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Grade |
06 |
| Salary Details |
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| Minimum Salary |
82166.000 |
| Mid Range Salary |
104002.000 |
| Maximum Salary |
125837.000 |
| Offer Information |
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. |
| Benefits |
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
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| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Working Hours |
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| Standard Hours |
37.50 |
| Daily Work Shift |
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| Work Arrangement |
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| Union Description |
Admin Assembly (MPSC) |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Staff - 10 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
ABP |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field, and at least three (3) years of full-time clinical experience; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
- New Jersey Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Interest/experience with evidence-based treatments for common concerns for university students including depression, anxiety, affective dysregulation, substance use, trauma, and eating difficulties, etc.
- Familiarity with developmental issues of college students and psychosocial/behavioral components of acute and chronic health concerns.
- Demonstrated sensitivity and skill in working with diverse students, staff and faculty. Must be adept in assessing suicide risk and developing appropriate dispositions and safety plans.
- Experience working with young adults.
- Experience with providing brief psychosocial, clinical, and case management interventions as part of an interdisciplinary team.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- At least one year of experience delivering clinical mental health services in a primary care or medical setting as part of as collaborative interdisciplinary team.
- Experience in a higher level of mental health care (crisis, inpatient, partial hospital, intensive outpatient).
- Demonstrated experience in areas relevant to work with university students seeking mental health and medical care including daytime on-call, walk-in services, triage and rapid assessment, suicide and violence risk screening, skills necessary to conduct brief assessments and to offer guidance to students to pursue mental health and/or medical treatment as clinically indicated.
- Specialized expertise and/or experience in working with Students of Color, the LGBTQ community, first generation or other marginalized populations, and/or students with chronic medical conditions.
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| Equipment Utilized |
- Routine office software (e.g. Microsoft Office 365: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Medicat Electronic Health Record.
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
- Extensive sitting.
- Ability to travel to various Rutgers New Brunswick campus locations on occasion.
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| Special Conditions |
- Requires a minimum of four in-person work days per week (five days work days in-person preferred).
- Opportunities for remote work may be available intermittently at the discretion of supervisor.
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
25ST2382 |
| Posting Open Date |
11/17/2025 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Rutgers University - New Brunswick |
| City |
New Brunswick |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
Rutgers University
life insurance, employee discount, remote work
Nov 18, 2025