Rutgers University

Recruitment/Posting Title Program Coordinator, Addiction Services

Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare

Department UBHC-P-VICE PRES & CEO-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 of New Jersey is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Specialized Addiction Treatment Services Department within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

The primary purpose of the Program Coordinator is to 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 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.
• Provides clinical/administrative coverage of the unit’s daily operations.
• Maintains client satisfaction level of the office in the area of client-staff interaction at or above the benchmark.
• Provides specialized addiction treatment/co-occurring services and ensures that all subordinate clinical staff does the same.
• Provides individual, group, and family psychotherapy, as clinically indicated to meet the direct service hours established for this position.
• Monitors staff compliance with all documentation requirements on a consistent basis via documentation reports, supervisory tools and chart review.

FLSA Exempt

Grade 27S

Salary Details

Minimum Salary 83389.000

Mid Range Salary 101446.000

Maximum Salary 119502.000

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 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

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

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

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

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of supervisory experience.

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

• Must consent to a urine drug screen and be fingerprinted at the employee’s expense upon hire.

Posting Number 25ST0014

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)

City Piscataway

State NJ

Location Details

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