Program Coordinator

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Oct 31, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Program Coordinator
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Administrative Services
Department	UBHC-Acute Treatment-NWK
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 Newark Screening department at University Behavioral Healthcare. In collaboration with Program Manager and Director, Acute Emergency Services, functions as a member of the clinical and administrative leadership team in the Newark Screening program. Primarily responsible for providing supervision to multidisciplinary staff. Ensures compliance with all regulations. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Supervises staff in the Newark Screening program. In conjunction with the Program Manager, monitors staff performance and at minimum, on a bi-annual basis, meets individually with assigned staff to review performance goals, and compliance with mandatory continuing education requirements. Provides clinical/administration coverage of the unit daily operations for assigned shift. Develops programming to ensure integration of Evidence Based Best Practices under direction of the Director and Program Manager. Maintains appropriate consumer/patient records as mandated by University Behavioral Health Care policy. As required by individual program, assumes direct care responsibilities for consumer/patients and provides individual, group, family supportive counseling, crisis intervention, psychoeducation, and case management services as clinically indicated.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Night
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	27S
Position 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.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Master's Degree in a related mental health field and four (4) years of postgraduate experience in related community mental health and/or case management work.
Certifications/Licenses	Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work. Licensed in New Jersey to provide mental health services as an independent practitioner (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, psychology license. Eligibility for certification as a Psychiatric Screener in the state of New Jersey. Valid driver's license.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications	One (1) year of supervisory experience.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: Ability to walk throughout the day, stand for extended periods of time, and focus on assigned tasks in a hectic noisy environment. Work Environment: Varied work settings include office and community setting. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency or crisis situations. May be exposed to clients exhibiting assaultive or aggressive behaviors. Generally pleasant working conditions in a clean, well-lighted, and quiet to moderately loud setting.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2426
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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