Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Habilitation Counselor- JIS-Middlesex
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare
Department	UBHC-Case Management Srvcs-PISC
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. UBHCs 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 is seeking a Habilitation Counselor in the Department of Community Outreach Services within Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare. The primary purpose of the Habilitation Counselor position is to provide case management services to individuals diagnosed with mental health issues age 18 years and over who are incarcerated at the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center and are ready for re-entry into the community.  Among the key duties of this position are the following: Provides referral, linkage, transportation and support to assigned individuals served. Conducts assessments in the county correctional facility and provides effective planning for release, as indicated by supervisory observation and record review.  Maintains clinical documentation standards as mandated by UBHC policy and other applicable accreditation and certification entities. Completes written assessment, progress notes, and transfer/termination summary in individuals record in an effective and timely manner within program guidelines as evidenced in record reviews. Assumes shared case management responsibilities as needed for JIS-JAG team; acts as a liaison with collaterals and community agencies, as appropriate for planning and linkage. Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship within the team and among agencies and providers.  Maintains knowledge and trends in the field. Regularly attends and participates in quarterly JIS-JAG meetings called by DMHS. Regularly attends and participates in workshops and other training events to enhance existing skills as documented by attendance at these activities.  Understands and adheres to Rutgers compliance standards as they appear in RBHSs Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	19S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	52503.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	62615.000
Annual Maximum Salary	74061.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	HPAE, Local 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 . 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	Bachelors Degree in the mental health field plus one (1) year of related experience working directly with clients, their families and the agencies that serves them.
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 drivers license
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications	Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: Standing, walking, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, ability to adjust focus, lifting or exerting force up to 25 pounds. Work Environment: Outdoor weather conditions, moderate noise, any conditions that may arise in the homes of individuals served and in the community. Subject to unpredictable situations that may require EMS or Police intervention.
Special Conditions	Must have use of personal vehicle to travel throughout the county for outreach to individuals served.

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST2497
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Piscataway (RBHS)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

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