Rutgers University

Recruitment/Posting Title Program Coordinator

Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare

Department UBHC-Outpatient Prog-New Brunswick

Overview

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC’s 1,060 experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education. UBHC, one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country, has a budget of $260 million and has 15 sites throughout New Jersey. Services are readily accessible and include: inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, screening, crisis stabilization, family/caregiver support, community outreach and case management, supportive housing, supported employment, prevention and consultation, employee assistance programs, and a licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school.

Specialty services include the New Jersey suicide prevention helpline and peer help lines for police, veterans, active military, teachers, mothers of special needs children and child protective service workers. In FY2016, UBHC treated 16,199 consumers, had 24,502 admissions, and touched the lives of 19,441 individual callers through peer support. In addition, UBHC is the primary mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of Human Services, Children and Families, and Corrections, delivering 16,000 trainings each year.

Posting Summary

Rutgers The State University is seeking a Program Coordinator in the Specialized Addiction Treatment Services within Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare.

Under supervision of Program Manager, the Program Coordinator will function as a member of the clinical and administrative leadership team in the Specialized Addiction Treatment Services (SATS). Primarily responsible for providing supervision to multi-disciplinary staff and oversight of SATS treatment services for adults. Ensures compliance with all regulations.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Supervises staff in the Specialized Addiction Treatment Program (New Brunswick) and Horizon Program (Newark).
• Supervises staff on a daily basis, providing administrative direction, group coverage, and clinical updates.
• Provides staff with direction regarding consumer/patient intervention through individual supervision, group supervision, team meetings, and case conferences.
• Maintains confidentiality of information; recognizes and respects limits of authority and responsibility.
• Monitors staff performance and at minimum, on a bi-annual basis, meets individually with assigned staff to review performance goals, and compliance with mandatory continuing education requirements.

FLSA Exempt

Grade 27S

Salary Details

Minimum Salary 80569.00

Mid Range Salary 98015.00

Maximum Salary 115461.00

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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• 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
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours (per week)

Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift Day

Work Arrangement

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Union Description CWA 1031

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in a behavioral health field or a relevant field plus four (4) years of postgraduate experience.

Certifications/Licenses

• Must possess a license to treat clients with co-occurring disorders.
• Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (L.C.A.D.C).
• Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to work with clients and staff both individually and in groups.
• Experience in working directly with adults with severe and persistent mental illness, their families, and the agencies that serve them.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of supervisory experience preferred.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Extensive reading is required. Ability to speak clearly is required.
• Extended periods of sitting.
• Hearing is essential.
• Lifting of up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to remain active as employment involves interaction with active children, crisis management, walking, and/or driving to related UBHC or community meetings.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic.

Special Conditions

Posting Number 25ST1262

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)

City New Brunswick

State NJ

Location Details

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