Habilitation Counselor

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Jan 31, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Habilitation Counselor
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare
Department	UBHC-Adult Outpatient Services-NWK
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 teh Department of Child & Adolescent Services - Collaborative Behavioral Health Care Program ( CBHP) within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The purpose of the Habilitation Counselor position is to provide site and community based case management and supported employment services to individuals receiving treatment services through UBHC's Outpatient Clinic services. Among the key duties of this position are the following: As part of the Collaborative Behavioral Health Care Program (CBHP) team, actively participates in hotline calls. Assures calls are handled in an effective and "consumer friendly" manner. Assesses and manages case management needs of youth and families and facilitates connection to Hub and community resources. Advocates for appropriate resources for clients and families based on assessed needs as measured by supervisory observation. Completes appropriate documentation and utilization review. Conducts professional and employee responsibilities in a manner that promotes CBHP program and UBHC objectives. Completes appropriate internal paperwork (paper or electronic) required by CBHP program, UBHC, and the University. Supports goals and objectives of University Behavioral Health Care.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	19S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	53343.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	63617.00
Annual Maximum Salary	75246.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	HPAE 5094
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's Degree in a behavioral health or related human services field and one (1) year 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. Valid driver's license.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
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 travel within the State. Work Environment: 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 Essex County, with some neighborhoods being considered dangerous.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST0219
Posting Open Date	01/31/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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