Habilitation Counselor - Camden Residential

Rutgers University; Collingswood (NJ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Paid vacation

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) seeks a Habilitation Counselor for the Camden Residential Program. The role provides day-to-day direct care, face-to-face case management, and supportive services to residents, under supervision, in accordance with regulations.

Responsibilities include developing Recovery Plans, coordinating with families and service providers, and ensuring proper documentation and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a mental health, health or human services field with one year of residential setting experience.
• Active New Jersey certification/licensure if degree is in Social Work.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day direct care and face-to-face supportive counseling in the residential program.
• Deliver crisis intervention, psycho-education, and skills-building, plus case management as needed.
• Collaborate with individuals, families and networks to form Recovery Plans with measurable goals.
• Develop and update Individualized Residential Treatment/Recovery Plans with signatures before due date.
• Maintain attendance records and logs reflecting the individual’s participation.
• Participate in team meetings and coordinate with internal and external partners.

Skills

Face-to-face counseling

Crisis intervention

Case management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a mental health, health or human services field

Job description

Habilitation Counselor - Camden Residential

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient Services

Department UBHC - Community-Based Service

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 Habilitation Counselor for the Camden Residential Program within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the Habilitation Counselor is to provide day-to-day direct care, face-to-face case management and supportive services to individuals who reside in UBHC Housing programs as directed by the Program Supervisor in accordance with all regulatory requirements. Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Assumes direct care responsibilities for individuals served in the Residential program and provides face-to-face supportive counseling, crisis intervention, psycho-education, skills building, and case management services as indicated.
• Involves individuals served and family/significant others in jointly formulating Residential Treatment/Individualized Recovery Plans reflecting measurable goals and objectives based on individual’s input, clinical assessment, and treatment team recommendations in accordance with all regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates effectively with other departments, staff, referral sources, other service providers and social support networks to provide services and rehabilitative care for individuals served.
• Completes Individualized Residential Treatment/Recovery Plans one week before due date and obtains all necessary signatures by Plan due date as monitored by documentation tracking.
• Ensures that all relevant attendance records and logs reflect the individual’s attendance.
• Collaborates effectively with members of the department and with external departments, staff, referral sources, other service providers and social support networks to provide services and rehabilitative care for consumers individuals and families.
• Demonstrates positive participation in all department team and staff meetings and with other treatment providers.

FLSA Exempt

Grade 19S

Salary Details

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

Standard Hours 37.50

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a mental health, health or human services field plus one (1) year of work experience in a residential setting.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with co-occurring disorders.

Phones, Laptop/desktop, scanner, printer, fax machine, motor vehicle

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The employee spends much time driving, lifting, walking, standing, bending and talking with individuals in the community and residential settings located throughout the County. Transport of individuals served. The employee can expect to lift up to 30 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : 24-hour responsibility for residential services for adults diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness, forensic histories, and drug/alcohol abuse with co-occurring medical issues. Intense work environment with ongoing crisis assessment and intervention. Position demands constant attention to multiple programmatic needs. Exposure to infestations and bloodborne pathogens possible that requires use of personal protective equipment.

Special Conditions

Posting Number 26ST1747

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Off Campus

City Collingswood

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.

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