Habilitation Counselor

Habilitation Counselor

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 Habilitation Counselor for the Department of Child & Adolescent Services – Collaborative Behavioral Health Care Program (CBHP) within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The purpose of the Habilitation Counselor position is to provide site and community based case management and supported employment services to individuals receiving treatment services through UBHC's Outpatient Clinic services. Among the key duties of this position are the following: As part of the Collaborative Behavioral Health Care Program (CBHP) team, actively participates in hotline calls. Assures calls are handled in an effective and "consumer friendly" manner. Assesses and manages case management needs of youth and families and facilitates connection to Hub and community resources. Advocates for appropriate resources for clients and families based on assessed needs as measured by supervisory observation. Completes appropriate documentation and utilization review. Conducts professional and employee responsibilities in a manner that promotes CBHP program and UBHC objectives. Completes appropriate internal paperwork (paper or electronic) required by CBHP program, UBHC, and the University. Supports goals and objectives of University Behavioral Health Care.

FLSA - Exempt

Grade - 19S

Salary Details

Minimum Salary - 54196.000

Mid Range Salary - 64635.000

Maximum Salary - 76450.000

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 - Full Time

Working Hours - 37.5

Standard Hours - 37.50

Daily Work Shift - Day

Work Arrangement - This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description - HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation - PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment - Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility - ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience - Bachelor's Degree in a behavioral health or related human services field and one (1) year related 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. Valid driver's license.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment - Physical Demands: The employee frequently spends time prolonged sitting, talking and listening in groups as well as on the telephone, walks, bends, stretches, and pulls. Per program demand, may have to travel within the State. Work Environment: When in the office, generally pleasant working conditions in a clean well-lighted quiet to moderately loud setting. Varied when on outreaches to homes and community settings in Essex County, with some neighborhoods being considered dangerous.

Special Conditions