Program Coordinator

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Program Coordinator Job Category Staff & Executive

• Healthcare

• Medical and Patient Services Department UBHC-Brief Treatment-Edison 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 Program Coordinator for the Outpatient Services Department within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

The primary purpose of the Program Coordinator is to work in collaboration with Program Manager, and to function as a member of the clinical and administrative leadership team in the Outpatient Services Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) Program. Primarily responsible for providing community outreach and education, interface with potential individuals served, supervision to multi-disciplinary staff and providing direct services to individual within the CSC impacted by psychosis. Will ensure compliance with all regulations.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Provides staff with direction regarding consumer/patient intervention through individual supervision, group supervision, team meetings, and case conferences.

• Monitors staff performance and at minimum, on a bi-annual basis, meets individually with assigned staff to review performance goals, and compliance with mandatory continuing education requirements.

• Facilitates weekly team meetings to review cases, communicate supervisory updates, and program developments.

• Effectively contributes to and supports an environment that respects and enhances the individual, their expressed choices and preferences, and that enhances the positive self image of consumer/patients and staff.

• Closely monitors program compliance with all licensing and regulatory requirements.

• As required by individual program, assumes direct care responsibilities for consumer/patients and provides comprehensive initial assessments, individual, group, family therapy, supportive counseling, crisis intervention, psycho-education, and case management services as clinically indicated.

• Monitors staff compliance with all documentation requirements on a consistent basis via documentation reports, supervisory tools and chart review.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

FLSA Exempt Grade 27S Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 77844.000 Annual Mid Range Salary 94700.000 Annual Maximum Salary 111557.000 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 http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff

• 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in a related mental health discipline plus four (4) years of post-master's mental health 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.

• Licensed in New Jersey to provide mental health services as an independent practitioner (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, psychology license).

• Valid driver's license.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year supervisory experience.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands: Ability to walk throughout the day, stand for extended periods of time, and focus on assigned tasks in a hectic noisy environment.

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. Quiet to moderately loud office setting.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST0481 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS) City Edison 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 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: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a minimum of a Master's Degree in a related mental health discipline plus four (4) years of post-master's mental health experience?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have at least one year of supervisory experience?

• Yes

• No

• Are you licensed in New Jersey to provide mental health services as an independent practitioner (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Psychology license)?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

• If you possess a degree in Social Work, do you have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work?

• Yes

• No

• Not Applicable

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Certifications/Licenses

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application