Habilitation Counselor

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits for employee and

Life insurance

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) seeks a Habilitation Counselor for the Child & Adolescent Services - School Based Program within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The role involves collaborating with a treatment team to implement and maintain a comprehensive referral process for children and families, ages 5–18, ensuring coordinated care across school and community settings.

The position emphasizes direct service with school personnel, families, and children, case

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the mental health field with one year of related experience.
• If degree is in Social Work, must hold active NJ certification/licensure.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work with clients and staff individually and in groups.

Responsibilities

• Spends appropriate or designated percentage of time in direct service with school personnel, families and/or children.
• Engages with students and families via school and home visitation and follow-up to develop effective assessments and referrals to community-based agencies.
• Provides case management services for patients assigned to caseloads.
• Carries out the treatment plan as developed with input from the patient, family, significant others, and the approval of the treatment team.
• Maintains knowledge of available medical, financial and community resources.
• Enters documentation of any and all relevant information in patient's chart within 1-5 working days of contact as indicated by random review of records.
• Properly identifies problems and seeks reasonable solutions.
• Consistently researches new resources to determine whether they would be appropriate for UBHC patients.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in the mental health field

Job description

Habilitation Counselor

Position Details

Job Category: Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Other

Department: UBHC - NJ4S Program

Grade: 19S

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

Carries out the treatment plan as developed with input from the patient, family, significant others, and the approval of the treatment team. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Habilitation Counselor for the Child & Adolescent Services - School Based Program within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

The primary purpose of the Habilitation Counselor is to participate as a member of a team in developing and maintaining a comprehensive referral process for children and families. Demonstrates competency in recognizing the needs and behaviors of patients (age 5 - 18 years).

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Spends appropriate or designated percentage of time in direct service with school personnel, families and/or children.
• Engages with students and families via school and home visitation and follow-up as necessary to develop effective assessments and referrals to community based agencies to meet the needs of the families.
• Provides case management services for patients assigned to caseloads. Demonstrates ability to recognize the unique needs of children and families.
• Carries out the treatment plan as developed with input from the patient, family, significant others, and the approval of the treatment team.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of available medical, financial and community resources,.
• Enters documentation of any and all relevant information in patient's chart within 1-5 working days of contact as indicated by random review of records.
• Properly identifies problems and seeks reasonable solutions.
• Consistently researches new resources to determine whether they would be appropriate for UBHC patients.

Employment Status & Hours

Position Status: Full Time

Standard Hours: 37.50

Work Arrangement: Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Salary

Minimum Salary: 54196.000

Mid Range Salary: 64635.000

Maximum Salary: 76450.000

Offer Information: The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

• 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

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in the mental health field plus one (1) year of related experience working directly with children and their families and the agencies that serve them.

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:

• Ability to work with clients and staff both individually and in groups.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish).

Equipment Utilized: Computer Knowledge

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Occasional time spent traveling to community settings for outreaches. Moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 pounds). Frequently walks, bends, stretches, pushes and pulls. Manual dexterity and mobility for charting. Lifts supplies, equipment and charts. Sitting while interviewing clients; may sit up to several hours in one place. Working with seriously mentally ill adults.

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. Generally pleasant working conditions in a clean, well-lighted, and quiet to moderately loud setting.

Special Conditions:

• Must be available to work one evening per month, to fit within their work hours, as required for parent programming.

Post-Employment Requirements

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.

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 encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Location

Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus: Piscataway (RBHS)

City: Piscataway

State: NJ

Additional Information

Union Description: HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment: Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility: ABP