Program Coordinator

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.

Posting information reflects UBHC and Rutgers University guidelines and the role within the Specialized Addiction Treatment Services (SATS).

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Specialized Addiction Treatment Services within Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare. Under supervision of Program Manager, the role functions as a member of the clinical and administrative leadership team in SATS. Primarily responsible for providing supervision to multi-disciplinary staff and oversight of SATS treatment services for adults. Ensures compliance with all regulations.

• Supervises staff in the Specialized Addiction Treatment Program (New Brunswick), Adult Substance Abuse Program (New Brunswick) and Horizon Program (Newark).
• Performs duties relevant to a leadership position, managing daily operations of that unit, supporting goals and objectives of the University Behavioral Health Care.
• Provides specialized addiction treatment/co-occurring services and ensures that all subordinate clinical staff does the same.
• Provides individual, group, and family psychotherapy, as clinically indicated to meet the direct service hours established for this position.
• Maintains appropriate consumer/patient records as mandated by University Behavioral Health Care policy.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in a behavioral health field or a relevant field plus four (4) years of postgraduate experience.
• Experience in working directly with adults with severe and persistent mental illness, their families, and the agencies that serve them.

Certifications/Licenses

• Must possess a license to treat clients with co-occurring disorders.
• Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (L.C.A.D.C).
• Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to work with clients and staff both individually and in groups.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of supervisory experience.

• Physical Demands:
  Extensive reading is required. Ability to speak clearly is required. Extended periods of sitting. Hearing is essential. Lifting of up to 10 pounds. Ability to remain active as employment involves interaction with active children, crisis management, walking, and/or driving to related UBHC or community meetings.
• Work Environment:
  Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).

• Must consent to a urine drug screen and be fingerprinted at the employee's expense upon hire.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• 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:
  
  37.50
• Work Arrangement:
  This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
• Union: CWA 1031
• Payroll Designation:
  People Soft
• Seniority Unit:
• Terms of Appointment:
  Staff - 12 month
• Position Pension Eligibility: ABP

Posting Number: 25ST2182

Regional Campus:
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus:
Off Campus

City:
Plainfield | State: NJ

• Pre-employment Screenings:
  All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
• Immunization Requirements:
  Vaccination requirements per Policy 100.3.1; medical or religious exemptions may apply. Failure to provide proof or exemption may result in rescission of offer or…