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 988 Lifeline Services – NJ Hopeline within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.
Provides administrative leadership and supervision to staff of the 988 Lifeline Services during assigned shift. Provides oversight of all services and ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory standards.
Provides administrative leadership and supervision to staff of the 988 Lifeline Services during assigned shift. Provides oversight of all services and ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory standards.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Plans, trains and supervises the work of others engaged in professional and paraprofessional delivery of program specific services.
- Performs duties relevant to a leadership position and supports goals and objectives of University Behavioral Health Care.
- Maintains appropriate consumer/caller records as mandated by University Behavioral Health Care policy
- Serves as liaison within the collaborating agencies, external funding sources, and other departments within RBHS.
- Meets annual requirements.
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
Minimum Education and Experience
- Master’s Degree in a mental health discipline plus four (4) years post master’s experience in behavioral health field.
Certifications/Licenses
- Applicants must possess a clinical license which allows that individual to independently provide services as a private practitioner (with appropriate licensure, LPC, LCSW, LMFT).
- Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with data entry.
- One (1) year of prior supervisory experience.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- This position demands standing, walking throughout the program space.
- Lifting up to 20 lbs.
- Handles phone requests under time and decision-making pressure.
- Generally pleasant working conditions in a clean, well-lighted, and quiet to moderately loud setting.
- Crisis intervention is a common occurrence.
Master's degree in a mental health discipline, four years of post-master's behavioral health experience, and an independent clinical license such as LPC, LCSW, or LMFT. Supervisory experience preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- supervising staff
- maintaining records
- coordinating agencies
Skills & Tools
data entry
Job Details
- Category: Social Services
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — New Jersey, United States
- Salary: USD 83,389 – 119,502 / year
- Languages: English
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement plan
About Rutgers University
A public university providing education, research, and behavioral healthcare services. — Industry: Education