Program Director

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Program Director Job Category Staff & Executive

• Healthcare

• Administrative Services Department UBHC-Brief Treatment-Eap 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 is seeking a Program Director in the Outpatient Employee Assistance (EAP), Student Wellness Programs (SWP) of Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare.

The primary purposes of the Program Director position is to provide administrative and clinical direction and oversight of programs, assuring program integrity, fiscal viability and compliance with contractual requirements; responsible for ongoing program development and identification of opportunities for business expansion.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Provides administrative and clinical direction for EAP/SWP programs.

• Directs the administrative and clinical organization of the programs.

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the programs, including the administration of its contracts and revenue sources.

• Effectively and appropriately delegates responsibility and authority as observed by staff assignments.

• Provides direct care to clients including assessment, brief-focused therapy and referral services.

• Acts as liaison to specific contracts developing and maintaining collaborative relationships.

• Ensures staff meets quality and quantity of work standards.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement FLSA Exempt Grade 33S Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 114294.000 Annual Mid Range Salary 144581.500 Annual Maximum Salary 174869.000 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description Non-Union 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

• Minimum of a Master's degree in a behavioral health discipline and a minimum of seven (7) years of postgraduate experience providing employee assistance and managed behavioral health services.

• Two (2) years supervisory experience required.

• An appropriate doctorate may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.

Certifications/Licenses

• Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP) is required.

• Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work.

• Must possess a license to practice independently as a treatment provider in the State of New Jersey (LCSW, LPC, Psychology License, etc.).

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Solid experience with both clinical and operational aspects of Employee Assistance service delivery and provider network experience required.

• Outstanding human relations and leadership skills and the ability to function in a team environment are required.

• Ability to analyze and effectively communicate data is required.

• Demonstrated knowledge is necessary to accomplish superior performance in a unionized environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Executive Coaching is preferred.

• Membership in New Jersey Employee Assistance Professional Association is preferred.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office environment.

• Moderate noise.

• Subject to unpredictable situations, crises, to include behavioral, medical, substance use and psychiatric.

• Occasionally exposed to individuals exhibiting assaultive behaviors.

• Travel required to off-site meetings, trainings, and de-briefings.

• Position requires response to occasional crisis situations outside of regular business hours.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST1081 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS) City Newark 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 possess a minimum of a Master's degree in a behavioral health discipline and a minimum of seven (7) years of postgraduate experience providing employee assistance and managed behavioral health services? (An appropriate doctorate may be substituted for two (2) years of experience).

(Open Ended Question)

• Do you have at least two years of supervisory experience?

• Yes

• No

• Do you currently have a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP)?

(Open Ended Question)

• 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

• N/A

• Do you have an independent license to practice as required by New Jersey state laws governing the discipline (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LCADC, Licensed Psychologist)?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Certifications/Licenses

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application