Habilitation Counselor- JIS-Middlesex

Position InformationRutgers 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 SummaryRutgers The State University is seeking a Habilitation Counselor in the Department of Community Outreach Services within Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare.The primary purpose of the Habilitation Counselor position is to provide case management services to individuals diagnosed with mental health issues age 18 years and over who are incarcerated at the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center and are ready for re-entry into the community.Among the key duties of this position are the following:Provides referral, linkage, transportation and support to assigned individuals served.Conducts assessments in the county correctional facility and provides effective planning for release, as indicated by supervisory observation and record review.Maintains clinical documentation standards as mandated by UBHC policy and other applicable accreditation and certification entities.Completes written assessment, progress notes, and transfer/termination summary in individual's record in an effective and timely manner within program guidelines as evidenced in record reviews.Assumes shared case management responsibilities as needed for JIS-JAG team; acts as a liaison with collaterals and community agencies, as appropriate for planning and linkage.Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship within the team and among agencies and providers.Maintains knowledge and trends in the field.Regularly attends and participates in quarterly JIS-JAG meetings called by DMHS.Regularly attends and participates in workshops and other training events to enhance existing skills as documented by attendance at these activities.Understands and adheres to Rutgers' compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.Minimum Education and ExperienceBachelor's Degree in the mental health field plus one (1) year of related experience working directly with clients, their families and the agencies that serve them.Certifications/LicensesApplicants 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.Physical Demands:Standing, walking, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, ability to adjust focus, lifting or exerting force up to 25 pounds.Work Environment:Outdoor weather conditions, moderate noise, any conditions that may arise in the homes of individuals served and in the community.Subject to unpredictable situations that may require EMS or Police intervention.Special Conditions:Must have use of personal vehicle to travel throughout the county for outreach to individuals served.

#J-18808-Ljbffr