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Program Coordinator

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Recruitment/Posting Title Program Coordinator
Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Other
Department UBHC-Acute Treatment-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 Program Coordinator for the Newark Screening Department within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC). In collaboration with the Program Manager and Director, Acute Emergency Services, the Program Coordinator functions as a member of the clinical and administrative leadership team in the Newark Screening Department. Primarily responsible for providing supervision to multi-disciplinary staff.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
  • Assumes direct care responsibilities for consumer/patients and provides individual, group, family supportive counseling, crisis intervention, psychoeducation, and case management services as clinically indicated.
  • Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all consumers, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
  • Maintains appropriate consumer/patient records as mandated by UBHC policy.
  • Ensures compliance with all regulations.
  • Performs duties relevant to a leadership position supporting goals and objectives of UBHC.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week Day Shift 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA Exempt
Grade 27S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 77844.000
Annual Mid Range Salary 94700.000
Annual Maximum Salary 111557.000
Standard Hours 37.50
Union Description CWA, Local 1031
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 .
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications


Minimum Education and Experience
  • Master’s Degree in a related mental health field and four (4) years of post-graduate experience in related community mental health and/or case management work.
Certifications/Licenses
  • Licensed in New Jersey to provide mental health services as an independent practitioner (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, psychology license.
  • Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work.
  • Eligibility for certification as a Psychiatric Screener in the state of New Jersey is required.
  • Valid driver’s license.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Demonstrates effective problem solving and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications
  • One (1) year of supervisory experience preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • Handles emergency or crisis situations.
Special Conditions
  • Must work every other weekend.

Posting Details


Posting Number 23ST0634
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS)
City Newark
State NJ
Location Details
Newark, NJ

Pre-employment Screenings


All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.



Immunization Requirements


Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. 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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