Habilitation Counselor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental coverage

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) seeks a Habilitation Counselor for the Child & Adolescent Services – School Based Program. The role involves collaborating with families, school personnel and communities to implement treatment plans for ages 5–18, with emphasis on referrals and resource connections.

Responsibilities include direct service, case management, and documentation within required timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in the mental health field plus one year of related experience with children and families and the agencies that serve them.
• Active New Jersey certification/licensure if degree is Social Work as required by the State Board of Social Work.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work with clients and staff both individually and in groups.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Spends appropriate 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 assessments and referrals.
• Provides case management for assigned caseloads.
• Carries out the treatment plan with input from patient, family and treatment team.
• Maintains knowledge of medical, financial and community resources.
• Documents in patient charts within 1–5 working days of contact.
• Identifies problems and seeks reasonable solutions.
• Researches new resources for UBHC patients.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Ability to work with clients and staff

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in mental health field

1 year related experience with children and families

Job description

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.

FLSA Exempt

Grade 19S

Minimum Salary 54196.000

Mid Range Salary 64635.000

Maximum Salary 76450.000

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.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• 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

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift 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.

Union Description HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

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.

• 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.

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

• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish).

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.

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

Posting Number 26ST1477

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)

City Piscataway

State NJ

Posting Information Recruitment/Posting Title Habilitation Counselor Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Other Department UBHC - NJ4S

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a 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?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you available to work one evening per month, to fit within your work hours, as required for parent programming?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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