A Family, School, or General Case Manager coordinates the delivery of a range of social and health services to individuals and families. Assess client needs and work with agencies and institutions ensure clients get the help they need. Monitor client and work with other service providers as necessary to address client needs. Provide limited counseling to client and their family.
Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare 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 Supervising Habilitation Counselor (Part-Time) for the Adult Residential Program in Newark within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The Supervising Habilitation Counselor Part-Time performs administrative and clinical supervision to program staff with 24/7 on-call availability. Assures compliance with regulatory requirements, provides direct care, and supervises/directs mental health services in voluntary Residential settings serving adults age 18 years and over diagnosed with a serious and persistent mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Provides administrative direction to the staff of the Residential Program. Performs duties relevant to a leadership position within the Residential Program. Supervises staff as assigned by Supervisor. Provides Direct Care services consistent with philosophy of UBHC. Assumes case management responsibilities for individuals served. Maintains appropriate records as mandated by University Behavioral Health Care and regulatory requirements 95% of the time. Supports goals and objectives of University Behavioral Health Care.
FLSA:
Exempt Grade:
25
S Minimum Salary:
76023.000
Mid Range Salary:
92406.000
Maximum Salary:
108790.000 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:
Part Time Working Hours Friday through
Sunday, Hours Varies Standard Hours:
37.50 Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
Union Description:
CWA 1031
Payroll Designation:
PeopleSoft Terms of Appointment:
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility:
ABP Minimum Education and Experience Master's degree in appropriate mental health or human services field plus two (2) years of related experience or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate mental health or human services field plus four (4) years of related experience. Certifications/Licenses New Jersey license or certification as required by discipline. 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. Preferred Qualifications One (1) year of supervisory experience. Physical Demands and Work Environment Must be able to travel to meetings and scattered program locations throughout the week. 24 hour on-call responsibilities to be shared. Special Conditions This position will require availability on holidays, evenings, weekends and overnight.
