Supervising Habilitation Counselor (IME Care Coordination)

Rutgers University
September 23, 2023
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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Supervising Habilitation Counselor (IME Care Coordination)

Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient Services Department UBHC-Outpatient Admin 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 Supervising Habilitation Counselor in Interim Managing Entity for Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

The primary purpose of the Supervising Habilitation Counselor position is to provide administrative and case supervision to the IME Addictions Care Coordination team. Participates as a member of the clinical and administrative team. Responsible for providing leadership including, training, development and supervision to assigned Care Coordination staff. Performs functions in support of the Unit's mission providing person centered, culturally competent, and “consumer friendly” services to individuals who contact the Call Center.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

  • Supervises staff on a daily basis by providing administrative direction and case intervention recommendations during individual and group supervision.
  • Participates in scheduled team meetings to review cases, communicate supervisory updates, and program developments.
  • Establishes and monitors the frequency of staff contact with each individual served.
  • Collects reportable data in order to support performance measures and submits to supervisor.
  • Oversees screening and assignment of referrals to treatment providers and resource options with program staff.
  • Monitors that all documentation is done within prescribed time frames and in accordance with UBHC policy, and specific program performance measure requirements.
  • Addresses staff performance issues via progressive discipline as outlined by Human Resource policies.
  • Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Exempt Grade 25S Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 65772.000 Annual Mid Range Salary 79946.000 Annual Maximum Salary 94121.000 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description CWA, Local 1031 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits

    Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to https:// uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https: // finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health- insurance.

    Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP

    Qualifications

    Minimum Education and Experience

  • Master's Degree in a mental health or a human services field plus one (1) year of related experience or Bachelor's Degree in a mental health or a human services field plus three (3) years of related experience.
  • Certifications/Licenses

  • All clinical licensing as required by discipline and New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
  • 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

  • May be required to work overnights, weekends, holidays and perform on-call duties.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior call center experience.
  • Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

    Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements.

    Work Environment: Office environment. Moderate noise.

    Special Conditions

    Posting Details

    Posting Number 23ST2286

    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

    Pre-employment Screenings

    All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre- employment screenings.

    Immunization Requirements

    Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

    Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

    It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: https:// uhr.rutgers.edu/non- discrimination-statement

    Supplemental Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().

  • Do you have a Master's Degree in a mental health or a human services field plus one (1) year of related experience or Bachelor's Degree in a mental health or a human services field plus three (3) years of related experience?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Do you possess all clinical licensing as required by discipline and New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not applicable
  • Applicant Documents

    Required Documents

  • Resume/CV
  • Certifications/Licenses
  • Optional Documents

  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  • From this employer

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