Rutgers University
Habilitation Counselor - Multiple Vacancies
Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey, United States,
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title:
Habilitation Counselor - Multiple VacanciesJob Category:
Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient ServicesDepartment:
UBHC-Outpatient Services-PISCOverview
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.Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Habilitation Counselor for the Child & Adolescent Services - School Based Program within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the Habilitation Counselor is to participate as a member of a team in developing and maintaining a comprehensive referral process for children and families. Demonstrates competency in recognizing the needs and behaviors of patients (age 5 - 18 years).Among the key duties of this position are the following:Works directly with school administrator and staff to build capacity on the Responsive Referral Process.Engages with students and families via school and home visitation and follow-up as necessary to develop effective assessments and referrals to community-based agencies to meet the needs of the families.Always informs supervisor of significant behavior and information regarding the children and families.Engages with students and families by supporting children and families community-based activities, as demonstrated by attending social and recreation functions.Meets with individual children and families regularly, providing services that meet their unique needs.Makes home visits to engage children and families in treatment.Sets-up appointments including intakes, evaluations, and clinical appointments.Position Status:
Full TimeQualifications
Minimum Education and Experience:Bachelor's Degree in the mental health field plus one (1) year of related experience working directly with children and their families and the agencies that serve them.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.Valid driver's license.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Ability to work with clients and staff both individually and in groups.Preferred Qualifications:Bilingual skills (English/Spanish).Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical Demands:
Occasional time spent traveling to community settings for outreaches. Moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 pounds). Frequently walks, bends, stretches, pushes and pulls. Manual dexterity and mobility for charting. Lifts supplies, equipment and charts. Sitting while interviewing clients; may sit up to several hours in one place. Working with seriously mentally ill adults.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
Must be available to work one evening per month, to fit within their work hours, as required for parent programming.
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Recruitment/Posting Title:
Habilitation Counselor - Multiple VacanciesJob Category:
Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient ServicesDepartment:
UBHC-Outpatient Services-PISCOverview
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.Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Habilitation Counselor for the Child & Adolescent Services - School Based Program within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the Habilitation Counselor is to participate as a member of a team in developing and maintaining a comprehensive referral process for children and families. Demonstrates competency in recognizing the needs and behaviors of patients (age 5 - 18 years).Among the key duties of this position are the following:Works directly with school administrator and staff to build capacity on the Responsive Referral Process.Engages with students and families via school and home visitation and follow-up as necessary to develop effective assessments and referrals to community-based agencies to meet the needs of the families.Always informs supervisor of significant behavior and information regarding the children and families.Engages with students and families by supporting children and families community-based activities, as demonstrated by attending social and recreation functions.Meets with individual children and families regularly, providing services that meet their unique needs.Makes home visits to engage children and families in treatment.Sets-up appointments including intakes, evaluations, and clinical appointments.Position Status:
Full TimeQualifications
Minimum Education and Experience:Bachelor's Degree in the mental health field plus one (1) year of related experience working directly with children and their families and the agencies that serve them.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.Valid driver's license.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Ability to work with clients and staff both individually and in groups.Preferred Qualifications:Bilingual skills (English/Spanish).Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical Demands:
Occasional time spent traveling to community settings for outreaches. Moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 pounds). Frequently walks, bends, stretches, pushes and pulls. Manual dexterity and mobility for charting. Lifts supplies, equipment and charts. Sitting while interviewing clients; may sit up to several hours in one place. Working with seriously mentally ill adults.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
Must be available to work one evening per month, to fit within their work hours, as required for parent programming.
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