Supervising Habilitation Counselor (Part-Time)

Supervising Habilitation Counselor (Part-Time)

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.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Supervising Habilitation Counselor (Part-Time) for the Adult Residential Program in Newark within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The Supervising Habilitation Counselor Part-Time performs administrative and clinical supervision to program staff with 24/7 on-call availability. Assures compliance with regulatory requirements, provides direct care, and supervises/directs mental health services in voluntary Residential settings serving adults age 18 years and over diagnosed with a serious and persistent mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Provides administrative direction to the staff of the Residential Program. Performs duties relevant to a leadership position within the Residential Program. Supervises staff as assigned by Supervisor. Provides Direct Care services consistent with philosophy of UBHC. Assumes case management responsibilities for individuals served. Maintains appropriate records as mandated by University Behavioral Health Care and regulatory requirements 95% of the time. Supports goals and objectives of University Behavioral Health Care.

FLSA - Exempt

Grade - 25S

Salary Details

Minimum Salary - 76023.000

Mid Range Salary - 92406.000

Maximum Salary - 108790.000

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 - Part Time

Working Hours - Friday through Sunday, Hours Varies

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

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience - Master's degree in appropriate mental health or human services field plus two (2) years of related experience or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate mental health or human services field plus four (4) years of related experience.

Certifications/Licenses - New Jersey license or certification as required by discipline. 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

Preferred Qualifications - One (1) year of supervisory experience.

Physical Demands and Work Environment - Must be able to travel to meetings and scattered program locations throughout the week. 24 hour on-call responsibilities to be shared.

Special Conditions - This position will require availability on holidays, evenings, weekends and overnight.