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Rutgers The State University Program Coordinator in Piscataway, New Jersey

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Recruitment/Posting Title Program Coordinator
Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare
Department UBHC-Children's Training & Tech
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 is seeking a Program Coordinator in the Behavioral Research and Training Institute - Children's System of Care Training and Technical Assistance within Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare.Under the direction of the Program Director, the Program Coordinator supervises and oversees the Training Technical Assistance program, a New Jersey Department of Children & Families funded grant. Takes project from original concept through final implementation. Interfaces with all areas affected by the project including stakeholders, staff, and Children's System of Care (CSOC).Among the key duties of this position are the following:
  • Provides effective leadership and support in fulfilling the goals and objectives of the CSOC Training & Technical Assistance (TTA) program.
  • Acts responsibly and effectively in representing the Program Director and CSOC in all designated areas.
  • Effectively and appropriately initiates a process of consultation, needs assessment and systems analysis to identify goals and objectives for education, training, consultation, technical assistance and program development in designated areas.
  • Provides information to Program Director and CSOC representative on areas of concern or need identified in the course of providing consultation or contact with outside agencies.
  • Develops and maintains positive collaborative working relationships with a variety of professionals and groups essential to achieving the goals of the project.
  • Builds mutual trust and encourages respect and cooperation among team members.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA Exempt
Grade 27S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 77844.000
Annual Mid Range Salary 94700.000
Annual Maximum Salary 111557.000
Standard Hours 37.50
Union Description CWA, Local 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 mental health discipline plus four (4) years postgraduate experience in a mental health setting.
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).
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
  • One (1) year of supervisory experience preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  • Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • Office environment. Moderate noise.
Special Conditions
Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST1575
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)
City Piscataway
State NJ
Location Details
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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.

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