Habilitation Counselor

Rutgers University

place New Brunswick, 08922

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Hybrid (Remote and Onsite), Flexible (Remote or Onsite)

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Counseling, Social Work, Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field

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Internship, Full-Time

local_atm $54,196a year

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Retirement Plan, Other Benefits

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English, Spanish

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Habilitation Counselor

Job Category

Staff & Executive - Healthcare

Department

UBHC - Community-Based Service

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 of New Jersey, is seeking a Habilitation Counselor for the Community Outreach Services Department within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

The Habilitation Counselor provides community-based case management services for individuals served to include assessment, treatment / recovery planning, linkage and coordination of care.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

Provides case management and community support services to assist individuals and/or families to gain access to needed medical, social, education, mental health, addiction, co-occurring and other services.
Demonstrates the ability to engage and establish a working relationship with and provide services to individuals with physical health, mental health, and substance use disorders.
Provides specialized addiction treatment/co-occurring services.
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 and families.
Maintains appropriate records as mandated by University Behavioral Health Care policy and applicable accrediting organization standards.
Demonstrates commitment to the mission and goals of the unit.

FLSA

Exempt

Grade

19S

Salary Details

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

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

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
Life insurance coverage
Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

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

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in a mental health field or an appropriate human services field plus one (1) year of related experience required.

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. All clinical licensing as required by discipline and New Jersey Division of consumer affairs.
Valid driver’s license.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) preferred.
Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred.
Experience working with high need individuals and community-based service provision to adults with addictions preferred.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to speak clearly and write proficiently.
The ability to focus on the task at hand despite numerous interruptions.
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and document into an electronic medical record while in the field.
The employee spends much time driving, walking, standing, bending, and talking with individuals served in the community located throughout the region.
Transport of individuals served in state vehicles.
The employee can expect to lift up to 20 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment is predominantly in the community in individuals’ homes, shelters, soup kitchens and places where homeless individuals congregate (i.e. forests, train stations, under bridges etc.).
Individual wellness checks and crisis intervention required. Subject to unpredictable situations, crises, to include behavioral, medical, substance use and psychiatric.
Occasionally exposed to individuals exhibiting assaultive behaviors.
Exposure to blood borne pathogens that requires use of personal protective equipment.

Special Conditions

Serves assigned shifts, which may include weekend, holiday and/or off-hour shifts.
Provides on-call coverage as assigned.
Must possess own vehicle for use to outreach individuals served.

Posting Details

Posting Number

25ST0801

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Downtown New Brunswick

City

New Brunswick

State

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.

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