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 - IFSS Middlesex for the Community Based Service within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the Supervising Habilitation Counselor position is to provide administrative and clinical supervision to the identified program staff and direct services and supports to individuals and families served. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Supervises staff as assigned by supervisor. Provides case management and community support services to assist individuals and/or families to gain access to needed medical, social, education, mental health, addiction, co-occurring and other services. Monitors that all documentation is done within prescribed time frames and in accordance with UBHC policy, and specific program, funding and billing requirements. Performs duties relevant to a leadership position and supports goals and objectives of University Behavioral Health Care. Meets annual requirements. Understands and adheres to Rutgers' compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
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:
Full Time Standard Hours:
37.50 Work 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:
CWA 1031
Payroll Designation:
PeopleSoft Terms of Appointment:
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility:
ABP Minimum Education and Experience Master's Degree in a mental health or a human services field plus one (1) year of related experience or Bachelor's Degree in a mental health or a human services field plus three (3) years of related experience. 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. Must possess a valid driver's license and personal vehicle for use to outreach individuals served. Preferred Qualifications Experience with community based service provision to adults with mental health and substance use diagnosis. LCADC. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) speaking. Physical Demands and Work Environment Ability to speak clearly and write proficiently. Hearing is essential. The ability to focus on the task at hand despite numerous interruptions. Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and document into an electronic medical record. The employee spends much time driving, walking, standing, bending and talking with individuals served in the community located throughout the state. Occasional transport of individuals served in University vehicles. The employee can expect to lift up to 20 pounds. The work environment includes clinic and community-based services and outreach. Subject to unpredictable situations and crises, to include behavioral, medical and psychiatric. Occasionally exposed to individuals exhibiting assaultive behaviors. Exposure to blood borne pathogens that requires use of personal protective equipment.
