Rutgers University

Recruitment/Posting Title CSS Habilitation Counselor - Middlesex

Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare

Department UBHC-Case Management Srvcs-PISC

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 Habilitation Counselor in the Community Outreach Services within Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare.

The Habilitation Counselor provides community-based case management services for individuals served to include assessment, treatment / recovery planning, linkage and coordination of care.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Provides case management and community support services to assist individuals and/or families to gain access to needed medical, social, education, mental health, addiction, co-occurring and other services.
• Functions as a service coordinator for individuals/families as assigned by supervisor.
• Provides coordination, managing, monitoring, and follow-up of services provided to meet the needs of individuals and families served.
• Provides crisis prevention, intervention, and resolution services to individuals and families served.
• Visits individuals/families served in the community as per schedule developed with the individual served and under supervision.

FLSA Exempt

Grade 19S

Salary Details

Minimum Salary 53343.00

Mid Range Salary 63617.00

Maximum Salary 75246.00

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

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 HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in a mental health field or an appropriate human services field plus one (1) year of related experience required.

Certifications/Licenses

• All clinical licensing as required by discipline and New Jersey Division of consumer affairs.
• Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work.
• Valid driver’s license.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Serves assigned shifts, which may include weekend, holiday and/or off-hour shifts. \
• Provides on-call coverage as assigned.
• Must possess own vehicle for use to outreach individuals served.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) preferred.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Experience working with high need individuals and community-based service provision to adults with addictions preferred.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to speak clearly and write proficiently.
• The ability to focus on the task at hand despite numerous interruptions.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and document into an electronic medical record while in the field.
• The employee spends much time driving, walking, standing, bending, and talking with individuals served in the community located throughout the region.
• Transport of individuals served in state vehicles.
• The employee can expect to lift up to 20 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment is predominantly in the community in individuals’ homes, shelters, soup kitchens and places where homeless individuals congregate (i.e. forests, train stations, under bridges etc.).
• Individual wellness checks and crisis intervention required.
• Subject to unpredictable situations, crises, to include behavioral, medical, substance use and psychiatric.
• Occasionally exposed to individuals exhibiting assaultive behaviors.
• Exposure to blood borne pathogens that requires use of personal protective equipment.

Special Conditions

Posting Number 24ST2777

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)

City Middlesex

State NJ

Location Details

Read Full Description