Habilitation Counselor

Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Habilitation Counselor for the Child & Adolescent Services – School Based Program within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the Habilitation Counselor is to participate as a member of a team in developing and maintaining a comprehensive referral process for children and families. Demonstrates competency in recognizing the needs and behaviors of patients (age 5 – 18 years).

• Works directly with school administrator and staff to build capacity on the Responsive Referral Process.
• Engages with students and families via school and home visitation and follow-up as necessary to develop effective assessments and referrals to community based agencies to meet the needs of the families.
• Provides case management services for patients assigned to caseloads. Demonstrates ability to recognize the unique needs of children and families.
• Sets-up appointments including intakes, evaluations, and clinical appointments as identified by the supervisor and in consultation with the team.
• Carries out the treatment plan as developed with input from the patient, family, significant others, and the approval of the treatment team.
• Conducts liaison and advocacy activity with Departments within the University and/or other assigned agencies and institutions.

• Bachelor's Degree in the mental health field plus one (1) year of related experience working directly with children and their families and the agencies that serve them.

City:
Piscataway
State: NJ

Computer Knowledge

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Occasional time spent traveling to community settings for outreaches. Moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 pounds). Frequently walks, bends, stretches, pushes and pulls. Manual dexterity and mobility for charting. Lifts supplies, equipment and charts. Sitting while interviewing clients; may sit up to several hours in one place. Working with seriously mentally ill adults.

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. Generally pleasant working conditions in a clean, well-lighted, and quiet to moderately loud setting.

• Must be available to work one evening per month, to fit within their work hours, as required for parent programming.

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