Hab Counselor Job at Rutgers University in New Brunswick

Salary Details: Minimum Salary Minimum Salary 54196.000 Mid Range Salary 64635.000 Maximum Salary 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: 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 Working Hours Standard Hours 37.50 Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement and may be eligible for a compressed workweek or a flex workday schedule. Union Description HPAE 5094 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications: Minimum Education and Experience

Preferred Qualifications: Previous community-based outreach experience. Bilingual skills (English/Spanish).

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 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. The employee spends much time driving, walking, standing, bending and talking with consumers in the community located throughout the County. Transport of consumers in state vehicles. The employee can expect to lift up to 30 pounds. The work environment includes both office based services and community outreach. Individual wellness checks and crisis intervention required. Subject to unpredictable situations, patient crises, to include behavioral, medical and psychiatric. Occasionally exposed to patients exhibiting assaultive behaviors. Exposure to blood borne pathogens that requires use of personal protective equipment. Special Conditions May work at least one (1) evening per week and one (1) weekend day per week. Posting Number 26ST2064 Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS) City New Brunswick State NJ Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Hab Counselor Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare Department UBHC - Outpatient New Brunswic 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 Hab Counselor for the Outpatient Services within Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare. 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 Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic ( CCBHC ) services. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Supplemental Questions

• Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in the mental health field or other appropriate human services related field plus one (1) year of relevant mental health experience?