Habilitation Counselor - CSS

Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Habilitation Counselor - CSS Middlesex Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare Department UBHC - Community-Based Service 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 Habilitation Counselor in the Community Based Service within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The Habilitation Counselor provides community-based case management services for individuals served to include assessment, treatment / recovery planning, linkage and coordination of care. Among the key duties of this position are the following: • Functions as a service coordinator for individuals/families as assigned by supervisor. • Utilizes motivational interviewing skills, wellness and recovery principles, and knowledge of trauma-informed care to establish a working relationship with individuals and families served. • States the value of treating substance abuse and mental illness concurrently. • Maintains professional, effective, open communication with all members of the program's interdisciplinary team. • Completes all documentation according to policy and procedures within prescribed time frame. • Demonstrates initiative and flexibility with respect to job assignments. FLSA Exempt Grade 19S Salary DetailsMinimum Salary 54196. 000 Mid Range Salary 64635. 000 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 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 HoursStandard Hours 37. 50 Daily Work ShiftWork Arrangement Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60. 3. 22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Union Description HPAE 5094 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Seniority UnitTerms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience • Bachelor's Degree in a mental health field or an appropriate human services field plus one (1) year of related experience required. Certifications/Licenses • All clinical licensing as required by discipline and New Jersey Division of consumer affairs. • 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 driver's license. Use of personal vehicle in order to travel for business demands; a valid driver's license would be required for this position. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abiliti.