Program Coordinator - Full Time - NJ Hopeline

Rutgers University • New Jersey, NJ

77d • $83,389 - $119,502 • Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in a mental health discipline.
• Four (4) years post master's experience in behavioral health field.
• Active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work for applicants possessing a degree in Social Work.
• Clinical license which allows that individual to independently provide services as a private practitioner (LPC, LCSW, LMFT).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with data entry is preferred.
• One (1) year of prior supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Plans, trains and supervises the work of others engaged in professional and paraprofessional delivery of program specific services.
• Demonstrates knowledge of professional standards and practices in the field of mental health.
• Completes all documentation within prescribed timeframe.
• Maintains accurate communications in a professional manner.
• Attends and participates in appropriate meetings according to administrative needs.
• Completes Employee Health Update as required.

Benefits

• 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
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree