Habilitation Counselor, Per Diem (Multiple Vacancies)

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Rutgers University’s UBHC seeks a Habilitation Counselor for the Children’s Mobile Response and Stabilization Services. The role provides crisis assessment, outreach, and stabilization support in designated catchment areas. On-site work within RBHS in New Jersey, with rotating shifts and on-call requirements.

Must be available for on-call duties and meet education/certification timelines. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in a behavioral health field, one year of relevant experience, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in behavioral health or related field and one year of behavioral health or human services experience.
• Must obtain the Children’s System of Care (CSoC) Crisis Assessment Tool (CAT) certification within six months and the Crisis Intervention Specialist (CIS) certification within eighteen months.
• Must maintain active certifications annually.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Participate in handling telephone calls and mobile response requests in a consumer-friendly manner.
• Assess telephone service requests for CMRSS and respond within one hour of dispatch.
• Provide face-to-face interventions in the community (homes, schools, group homes, shelters, detention centers).
• Provide direct support to youth and families to assist in stabilization services throughout the family’s involvement with CMRSS.
• Familiarize with agencies in the catchment area that provide crisis stabilization and ongoing support.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a behavioral health or related human services field

Job description

Habilitation Counselor, Per Diem (Multiple Vacancies)

Job Category

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

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 Children’s Mobile Response and Stabilization Services at University Behavioral Healthcare. Provides assessments for the Children’s Mobile Response and Stabilization Services ( CMRSS ) program in designated catchment area that meet quality and quantity standards within UBHC and the Children’s System of Care (CSoC). Performs functions in support of the UBHC mission providing streamlined, prompt, and “consumer friendly” crisis response services. Receives telephone requests for service, undertakes crisis assessment of the service needs of the client or customer, responds by outreach to the family, assesses the youth and family strengths and current crisis situation, makes appropriate referrals for time-limited stabilization services, monitors effectiveness of services and makes linkages for aftercare. Demonstrates competency in recognizing the unique needs and applying relevant crisis stabilization approaches for children and adolescent and their families.

• As part of the CMRSS team, actively participates in ensuring the telephone calls/mobile response requests are handled in an effective and “consumer friendly” manner.
• Assesses telephone service requests for CMRSS and responds within one (1) hour of Contracted System Administrator ( CSA )- established dispatch time in accordance with prescribed CMRSS program procedures.
• Provides face to face interventions in the community including, but not limited to, families’ homes, schools, group homes, foster homes, shelters, and the detention center, as observed by supervisor.
• Provides direct support to youth and families to assist in the management of the provision stabilization services throughout the family’s involvement with the CMRSS program.
• Acquires familiarity with agencies in the designated catchment area that provides services to children, adolescents and their families that can provide crisis stabilization services and providing ongoing support/resources for the family

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade

Grade 19B

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 27.820

Mid Range Salary

Mid Range Salary 33.190

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary 39.210

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.

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

Working Hours

Working Hours 8am-6pm; 11am-9pm Sat/Sun-10 hr shifts

Standard Hours

Standard Hours 1.00

Daily Work Shift

Daily Work Shift Rotating

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description

Payroll Designation

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Position Pension Eligibility

Position Pension Eligibility None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in a behavioral health or related human services field and one (1) year of behavioral health or human services 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.
• Must obtain the Children’s System of Care (CSoC) Crisis Assessment Tool ( CAT ) certification within six (6) months of employment and the Crisis Intervention Specialist ( CIS ) certification within eighteen (18) months of employment.
• Must maintain active certifications annually.
• Valid driver’s license.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Community based youth support/case management experience preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: The employee frequently spends time prolonged sitting, talking and listening in groups as well as on the telephone, walks, bends, stretches, and pulls. Per program demand, may have to work long hours, travel within the State and lift up to 10 pounds. Must have the ability to drive and to respond to a family crisis designated catchment area within one (1) hour when oncall.
• Work Environment: Handles phone requests under time and decision making pressure. When in the office, generally pleasant working conditions in a clean well lighted quiet to moderately loud setting. Varied when on outreaches to homes and community settings in the designated catchment area, with some neighborhoods being considered dangerous.

Special Conditions

• Must be available for on-call.

Posting Number

Posting Number 25ST2412

Regional Campus

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)

City

City Piscataway

State

State NJ

Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Habilitation Counselor, Per Diem (Multiple Vacancies) Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient Services Department UBHC - Mobile Response 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.

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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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a behavioral health or related human services field plus one year of related experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have the ability to obtain the Children’s System of Care (CSoC) Crisis Assessment Tool (CAT) certification within six (6) months of employment and the Crisis Intervention Specialist (CIS) certification within eighteen (18) months of employment?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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