Recruitment/Posting Title Habilitation Counselor Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient Services Department UBHC-Early Intervention Support Svc 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 Counselor for the Early Intervention Support Services (EISS) Departmet within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

The primary purpose of the Habilitation Counselor is to assist in the development and maintenance of a recovery-oriented environment for adults (age 18 years through maturity). Provides a wide range of case management services to consumers to assist them in regaining control over their own lives and their own recovery process. Provides services in accordance with UBHC and Unit policies and procedures.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

Demonstrates ability to engage and establish relationships with a broad range of consumers. Collaborates with other treatment team members in assessment of newly referred consumers. Demonstrates specific measurable attainable realistic timeframes in involving consumers in a working relationship while facilitating the development of a realistic, achievable, and understandable multidisciplinary person-centered treatment plan. Advocates for appropriate resources for clients and families based on assessed needs. Acts as liaison to community resources, and assists consumers in using these resources to enhance their independent living skills. Works closely with other team members in providing services and communicates frequently regarding the consumer’s responses to treatment. Assists in collection and reporting of data to evaluate program effectiveness and comply with funding source requirements. Maintains a working knowledge of available resources in the community and communicates same to team and the consumer. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all consumers, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.  FLSA Exempt Grade 19S Position Salary 51688.00 Annual Minimum Salary 53343.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 63617.00 Annual Maximum Salary 75246.00 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description HPAE 5094 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