Supervising Habilitation Counselor

Posting Summary
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey is seeking a Supervising Habilitation Counselor in the Child & Adolescent Services School & Community Based Program of Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the Supervising Habilitation Counselor is to serve as a supervisor for Habilitation Counselors within the Middlesex County NJ4S Hub team. Serves as the team leader for Habilitation addition will be expected to provide direct care program services as needed. Also serves as a customer services role model and establishes alliances with community organizations and services providers. Demonstrates competency in recognizing the unique needs and applying relevant treatment approaches for children (0-12 years) adolescents (13-17 years) and young adults (18-21 years). Among the key duties of this position are the following: Provides supervisory oversight to Habilitation Counselors. Participates effectively in personnel matters relating to Habilitation Counselors according to unit standards as indicated by feedback from other staff members and supervisory observation. Provides training and administrative supervision to Habilitation Counselors in a professional and helpful manner as indicated by feedback from Habilitation Counselors and supervisory feedback as documented in continuing education record. Coordinates functions of Habilitation Counselors in unit according to established policies and procedures as observed by supervisor.

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. UBHCs 1060 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 FY2016 UBHC treated 16199 consumers had 24502 admissions and touched the lives of 19441 individual callers through peer addition UBHC is the primary mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of Human Services Children and Families and Corrections delivering 16000 trainings each year.

Preferred Qualifications
One (1) year relevant supervisory experience preferred. Experience with community-based service provision to adults with addictions preferred. LCADC preferred. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) speaking preferred.