Program Coordinator
New Brunswick, NJ 
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Recruitment/Posting Title Program Coordinator
Job Category Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support
Department UBHC-Club/Cherry Hill
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 in Outpatient Services within Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare.

In collaboration with Program Manager, will function as a member of the clinical and administrative leadership team in the Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) program. Primarily responsibilities are community presentations, education and outreach across 4 counties in southern NJ, providing treatment to individual with affective and non-affective psychosis, supervision and training of multi-disciplinary staff and oversight of treatment services . Will ensure compliance with all regulations.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:
  • Supervises assigned staff in the Outpatient program.
  • Supervises staff on a daily basis, providing administrative direction, group coverage, and clinical updates.
  • Provides staff with direction regarding consumer/patient intervention through individual supervision, group supervision, team meetings, and case conferences.
  • Maintains confidentiality of information; recognizes and respects limits of authority and responsibility. d. Monitors staff performance and at minimum, on a bi-annual basis, meets individually with assigned staff to review performance goals, and compliance with mandatory continuing education requirements.
  • Addresses staff performance issues via progressive discipline as outlined by Human Resource policies.
  • Schedules and coordinates staff activities on a daily basis.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift Day
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 .



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 discipline plus four (4) years of post-master's mental health 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.
  • Licensed in New Jersey to provide mental health services as an independent practitioner (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, psychology license).
  • Valid driver's license.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
  • One (1) year supervisory experience preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  • Ability to walk throughout the day, stand for extended periods of time, and focus on assigned tasks in a hectic noisy environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • Varied work settings include office and community setting.
  • May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases.
  • Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
  • Handles emergency or crisis situations.
  • May be exposed to clients exhibiting assaultive or aggressive behaviors.
  • Quiet to moderately loud office setting.
Special Conditions
Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST0290
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Off Campus
City Camden
State NJ
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 , 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.

Affirmative Action/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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:

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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
4 years
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