Habilitation Counselor

Position Summary Carries out the treatment plan as developed with input from the patient, family, significant others, and the approval of the treatment team. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Habilitation Counselor for the Child & Adolescent Services – School Based Program within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. Key Duties Spends appropriate or designated percentage of time in direct service with school personnel, families and/or children. Engages with students and families via school and home visitation and follow‑up as necessary to develop effective assessments and referrals to community based agencies to meet the needs of the families. Provides case management services for patients assigned to caseloads. Demonstrates ability to recognize the unique needs of children and families. Carries out the treatment plan as developed with input from the patient, family, significant others, and the approval of the treatment team. Maintains a thorough knowledge of available medical, financial and community resources. Enters documentation of any and all relevant information in patient’s chart within 1‑5 working days of contact as indicated by random review of records. Properly identifies problems and seeks reasonable solutions. Consistently researches new resources to determine whether they would be appropriate for UBHC patients. Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in the mental health field plus one (1) year of related experience working directly with children and their families and the agencies that serve them. Location City: Piscataway State: NJ Equipment Utilized Computer Knowledge Physical Demands and Work Environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Occasional time spent traveling to community settings for outreaches. Moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 pounds). Frequently walks, bends, stretches, pushes and pulls. Manual dexterity and mobility for charting. Lifts supplies, equipment and charts. Sitting while interviewing clients; may sit up to several hours in one place. Working with seriously mentally ill adults. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Varied work settings include office and community setting. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency or crisis situations. May be exposed to clients exhibiting assaultive or aggressive behaviors. Generally pleasant working conditions in a clean, well‑lighted, and quiet to moderately loud setting. Special Conditions Must be available to work one evening per month, to fit within their work hours, as required for parent programming. Posting Number

26ST1477