Supervising Habilitation Counselor

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Supervising Habilitation Counselor Job Category Staff & Executive

• Healthcare Department UBHC-Extended Care 450 Program 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 Supervising Habilitation Counselor in the 24 Hour Supervised Adult Residential of Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare.

Provides 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.

• Directs the administrative organization of the program as evidenced by organization of case load assignment and coverage schedule.

• Directly provides program coverage when staff are unavailable.

• Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and effectively delegate responsibility and authority to others as evidenced by supervisory observation and staff feedback.

• Responsible for development of training materials to assure residential staff competencies. Implements best residential practices as evidenced by supervisory review.

• Demonstrates knowledge of professional standards and practices in the field of residential mental health and rehabilitative services.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Rotating Work Arrangement FLSA Exempt Grade 25S Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 70968.000 Annual Mid Range Salary 86262.000 Annual Maximum Salary 101557.000 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 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

• 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to travel to meetings and scattered program locations throughout the week.

• 24 hour on-call responsibilities to be shared.

• Holiday, evening, weekend and overnight availability required.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of supervisory experience preferred.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The employee spends much time walking, standing and bending and traveling.

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.

• Climbs up and down stairs, communicates and documents using computer.

• Frequent listening and talking in groups as well as on the telephone.

• Hearing is essential.

• Ability to speak clearly is required.

• Ability to walk throughout program.

• Crisis intervention. Lift up to 30 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• 24 hour responsibility for a continuum of residential care for adults diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness, forensic histories and drug/alcohol abuse.

• Intense work environment with ongoing crisis assessment and intervention.

• Position demands constant attention to multiple programmatic needs.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST0646 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 (*).

• 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?

(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 currently possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes

• No

• Are you able to travel to meetings and scattered program locations throughout the week, and work holiday, evening, weekend and overnight as required?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Certifications/Licenses