Rutgers University
Habilitation Counselor - CSS Essex
Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title: Habilitation Counselor - CSS EssexJob Category: Staff & Executive - Allied HealthDepartment: UBHC-Supported HousingOverview
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 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.Posting Summary
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Habilitation Counselor in Community Outreach Services of Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare. The Habilitation Counselor provides community-based case management services for individuals served, including assessment, treatment/recovery planning, linkage, and coordination of care.Key duties of this position include:Provides case management and community support services to assist individuals and/or families to gain access to needed medical, social, education, mental health, addiction, co-occurring and other services.Functions as a service coordinator for individuals/families as assigned by supervisor.Demonstrates the ability to engage and establish a working relationship with and provide services to individuals with physical health, mental health, and substance use disorders.Utilizes motivational interviewing skills, wellness and recovery principles, and knowledge of trauma-informed care to establish a working relationship with individuals and families served.Provides specialized addiction treatment/co-occurring services.Collaborates effectively with members of the department, and with external departments, staff, referral sources, other service providers, and social support networks to provide services and rehabilitative care for consumers and families.Maintains professional, effective, open communication with all members of the program's interdisciplinary team.Maintains appropriate records as mandated by University Behavioral Health Care policy and applicable accrediting organization standards.Completes all documentation according to policy and procedures within prescribed time frame.Position Status
Full TimeQualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in a mental health field or an appropriate human services field plus one (1) year of related experience required.Certifications/Licenses
All clinical licensing as required by discipline and New Jersey Division of consumer affairs.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.Preferred Qualifications
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) preferred.Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred.Experience working with high need individuals and community-based service provision to adults with addictions preferred.Physical Demands and Work Environment
Ability to speak clearly and write proficiently.The ability to focus on the task at hand despite numerous interruptions.Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and document into an electronic medical record while in the field.The employee spends much time driving, walking, standing, bending, and talking with individuals served in the community located throughout the region.Transport of individuals served in state vehicles.The employee can expect to lift up to 20 pounds.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment is predominantly in the community in individuals' homes, shelters, soup kitchens, and places where homeless individuals congregate.Individual wellness checks and crisis intervention required.Subject to unpredictable situations, crises, including behavioral, medical, substance use, and psychiatric.Occasionally exposed to individuals exhibiting assaultive behaviors.Exposure to blood borne pathogens that requires use of personal protective equipment.Special Conditions
Serves assigned shifts, which may include weekend, holiday, and/or off-hour shifts.Provides on-call coverage as assigned.Must possess own vehicle for use to outreach individuals served.
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Recruitment/Posting Title: Habilitation Counselor - CSS EssexJob Category: Staff & Executive - Allied HealthDepartment: UBHC-Supported HousingOverview
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 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.Posting Summary
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Habilitation Counselor in Community Outreach Services of Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare. The Habilitation Counselor provides community-based case management services for individuals served, including assessment, treatment/recovery planning, linkage, and coordination of care.Key duties of this position include:Provides case management and community support services to assist individuals and/or families to gain access to needed medical, social, education, mental health, addiction, co-occurring and other services.Functions as a service coordinator for individuals/families as assigned by supervisor.Demonstrates the ability to engage and establish a working relationship with and provide services to individuals with physical health, mental health, and substance use disorders.Utilizes motivational interviewing skills, wellness and recovery principles, and knowledge of trauma-informed care to establish a working relationship with individuals and families served.Provides specialized addiction treatment/co-occurring services.Collaborates effectively with members of the department, and with external departments, staff, referral sources, other service providers, and social support networks to provide services and rehabilitative care for consumers and families.Maintains professional, effective, open communication with all members of the program's interdisciplinary team.Maintains appropriate records as mandated by University Behavioral Health Care policy and applicable accrediting organization standards.Completes all documentation according to policy and procedures within prescribed time frame.Position Status
Full TimeQualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in a mental health field or an appropriate human services field plus one (1) year of related experience required.Certifications/Licenses
All clinical licensing as required by discipline and New Jersey Division of consumer affairs.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.Preferred Qualifications
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) preferred.Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred.Experience working with high need individuals and community-based service provision to adults with addictions preferred.Physical Demands and Work Environment
Ability to speak clearly and write proficiently.The ability to focus on the task at hand despite numerous interruptions.Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and document into an electronic medical record while in the field.The employee spends much time driving, walking, standing, bending, and talking with individuals served in the community located throughout the region.Transport of individuals served in state vehicles.The employee can expect to lift up to 20 pounds.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment is predominantly in the community in individuals' homes, shelters, soup kitchens, and places where homeless individuals congregate.Individual wellness checks and crisis intervention required.Subject to unpredictable situations, crises, including behavioral, medical, substance use, and psychiatric.Occasionally exposed to individuals exhibiting assaultive behaviors.Exposure to blood borne pathogens that requires use of personal protective equipment.Special Conditions
Serves assigned shifts, which may include weekend, holiday, and/or off-hour shifts.Provides on-call coverage as assigned.Must possess own vehicle for use to outreach individuals served.
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