Supervising Habilitation Counselor

Job Category

Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient Services

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 Supervising Habilitation Counselor for the Children's Mobile Response and Stabilization Services within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

The primary purpose of the Supervising Habilitation Counselor is to be responsible for overseeing the crisis stabilization plan, monitoring individual outcomes, planning transition for discharge in collaboration with the providers, and providing back-up for the Children's Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (CMRSS) program. The incumbent will serve as a supervisor for senior habilitation and habilitation counselors with the CMRSS team. The incumbent will serve as the crisis team leader for the program staff. In addition, the incumbent will be expected to provide direct care CMRSS program services as needed. Demonstrates competency in recognizing the unique needs and applying relevant treatment approaches for children (0-12 years), adolescents (13-17 years) and young adults (18-21 years).

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Participates effectively in personnel matters relating to assigned staff according to unit standards as indicated by feedback from other staff members.
• Assists the Program Manager in scheduling and in monitoring the schedule and supervises attendance and absences of assigned staff to ensure coverage of service needs.
• Provides training and support to subordinate assigned staff in a professional and helpful manner.
• As part of the CMRSS program team, actively participates in ensuring the telephone calls/mobile response requests are handled in an effective and "consumer-friendly" manner.
• Maintains comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of eligibility and admission criteria for programs and providers served by the CMRSS program.
• Assesses client's status in order to make/authorize an appropriate disposition.
• Acquires familiarity with provider agencies in the identified service area that provide services to children, adolescents and their families that can provide crisis stabilization services and providing ongoing support/resources for the family.
• Interacts with all consumers, families, visitors, and fellow employees in a considerate, helpful, and courteous manner to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.

FLSA: Exempt

Grade: 25S

Salary Details

76,023

Minimum Salary

76023.000

Mid Range Salary

92406.000

Maximum Salary

108790.000

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 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

Daily Work Shift: Rotating

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: CWA 1031

Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment: Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility: ABP

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master's degree in appropriate mental health or human services field plus two (2) years of related experience or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate mental health or human services field plus four (4) years of related 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 and New Jersey Division of consumer affairs.
• Maintains DCSOC Crisis Assessment Tool (CAT) certification and re-certification annually.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of supervisory experience.

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 in the identified service area within one (1) hour when on-call.

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 identified service area, with some neighborhoods being considered dangerous.

Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus: Piscataway (RBHS)

City

Piscataway

State

NJ