Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Program Coordinator |
| Job Category |
Staff & Executive - Education and Training |
| Department |
UBHC-Outpatient Services-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. 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 Program Coordinator for the Child and Adolescent Services - Education Department within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.
The primary purpose of a Program Coordinator is to provide education services that meet quality standards. Supervises education staff. Coordinates Education Services across units. Demonstrates competency in recognizing the unique needs and in applying relevant approaches for children (ages 3 -12 years) and adolescents (ages 12-21 years).
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Executes educationally appropriate curriculum and behavior management interventions for academic learning.
- Responds with therapeutic flexibility to client's needs.
- Responds with sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic issues of clients.
- Provides direct supervision and monitoring of all pupil records in accordance with NJ Department of Education rules and regulations.
- Collaborates effectively with Clinician Supervisors of youth programs in order to enhance interdisciplinary team approach and to ensure integration of education services with clinical program.
- Interprets education program to colleagues and provides information about regulatory or procedural changes.
- Responds to requests of clinical units in a timely manner according to UBHC mission and resources.
- Defines the scope of services provided by the unit according to internal and external mandates, community needs, and staff skills as documented in the unit organizational plan, feedback from site reviewers and consumers.
- Prioritizes and manages service requests according to unit resources and client needs as measured by consumer satisfaction and QI reports.
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| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Hours Per Week |
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| Daily Work Shift |
Day |
| Work Arrangement |
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. |
| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Grade |
27S |
| Position Salary |
Budgeted Salary |
| Annual Minimum Salary |
80569.00 |
| Annual Mid Range Salary |
98015.00 |
| Annual Maximum Salary |
115461.00 |
| Standard Hours |
37.50 |
| Union Description |
CWA 1031 |
| 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.
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| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
ABP |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Master's Degree in appropriate mental health discipline plus four (4) years of postgraduate experience in a related mental health field.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
- Applicants must possess a clinical license which allows that individual to independently provide services (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or licensed psychologist).
- Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work.
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- One (1) year supervisory experience.
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| Equipment Utilized |
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to participate, as appropriate, in physical and recreation education events and activities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Environment includes working on multiple floors of facility, working in the milieu with children and adolescents and occasional off-site professional meetings. |
| Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
24ST0822 |
| Posting Open Date |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) |
| Home Location Campus |
Piscataway (RBHS) |
| City |
Piscataway |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Pre-employment Screenings
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Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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Rutgers University
Nov 23, 2024