Rutgers University

Recruitment/Posting Title Program Manager

Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Administrative Services

Department UBHC-Brief Treatment-PISC-ZT0903

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 is interviewing for this position during our hiring event on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, and we will be extending offers immediately following successful interviews! To schedule an interview, please apply to this posting and contact Christina Clemente at 732-235-7444 or cmc783@ubhc.rutgers.edu. Our hiring event will be held at 1260 Randolph Road, Plainfield, NJ 07060 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Program Manager for the Brief Treatment Department within University Behavioral Healthcare.

The primary purpose of the Program Manager position is to provide 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:

• Directs the administrative and clinical organization of the program.
• Interviews candidates for vacant positions and makes hiring recommendation to the Human Resource Department.
• Maintains knowledge of trends and development in the mental health field; regularly attends and participates in in-service meetings and other designated training events that will enhance clinical skills, and maintains best practices.
• Completes Annual Employee Health Update (to include PPD).
• Supports the University’s goal on Workplace Diversity and EEO goals and objectives concerning employment and promotional opportunities.
• Understands and adheres to Rutgers’ compliance standards as they appear in RBHS’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Rutgers’ regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Ensures that the staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to their jobs.

FLSA Exempt

Grade 30S

Salary Details Min/Mid/Max Salary

Minimum Salary 105763.000

Mid Range Salary 133789.000

Maximum Salary 161814.000

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

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift Day

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site 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

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

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.
• Applicants must possess a clinical license, which allows that individual to independently provide services.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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

Special Conditions

• Pre-employment drug screening and background check, including fingerprinting are required.

Posting Number 25ST2262

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Rutgers is interviewing for this position during our hiring event on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, and we will be extending offers immediately following successful interviews! To schedule an interview, please apply to this posting and contact Christina Clemente at 732-235-7444 or cmc783@ubhc.rutgers.edu. Our hiring event will be held at 1260 Randolph Road, Plainfield, NJ 07060 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome.

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Off Campus

City Plainfield

State NJ

Location Details

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