Rutgers University

Recruitment/Posting Title Program Manager

Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare

Department UBHC-Brief Treatment-Edison

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 Manager in the Outpatient Services of Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare.

The primary purpose of the Program Manager position is to provide clinical and administrative direction and oversight to assigned programs, and closely monitor program integrity to comply with all regulatory requirements. Responsible for ongoing program development and implementation of Best Practice interventions.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Provides administrative and clinical direction for program.
• Directs the administrative and clinical organization of the program.
• Establishes clear, measurable objectives for service.
• Ensures that program meets or exceeds objectives.
• Ensures staff meets quality and quantity of work standards.
• Operates within the established budget.

FLSA Exempt

Grade 30S

Salary Details

Minimum Salary 102186.00

Mid Range Salary 129264.00

Maximum Salary 156342.00

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 Rotating

Work Arrangement

Union Description MPSC - Legacy UMD

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Minimum Education and Experience

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in a behavioral health discipline and five (5) years of postgraduate experience in a relevant behavioral healthcare setting.
• An appropriate doctorate may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.
• Two (2) years supervisory experience required.

Certifications/Licenses

• Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work.
• License for independent clinical mental health practice (e.g., Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or a licensed Psychologist) as required by discipline and New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires extensive knowledge and experience with behavioral healthcare prevention services.
• Outstanding human relations and leadership skills, and the ability to function in a team environment required.
• Demonstrated knowledge is necessary of how to accomplish superior performance in a unionized environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

• Telephone, computer, fac machine, and Xerox machine.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The employee spends much time walking, standing and bending throughout the program space while talking with staff and patients/consumers.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, walk across program space, communicate and document using computer.
• Ability to travel throughout the state of NJ.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Moderate noise level, fast paced environment that demands constant attention to multiple programmatic needs.

Special Conditions

Posting Number 24ST1952

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)

City Edison

State NJ

Location Details

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