Program Coordinator - Full Time (NJ Hopeline) - Job at Rutgers University in Piscataway, NJ

Program Coordinator - Full Time (NJ Hopeline)

Piscataway, NJ

Posted 15 days ago

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Recruitment/Posting Title	Program Coordinator - Full Time (NJ Hopeline)
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Administrative Services
Department	UBHC-Access Center-PISC
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 is seeking a Program Coordinator in the NJ Hopeline of Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare. The Program Coordinator provides administrative leadership and supervision to staff of the Statewide Suicide Prevention Hotline during assigned shift. Provides oversight of all services and ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory standards. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Supervises staff as assigned. Plans, trains and supervises the work of others engaged in professional and paraprofessional delivery of program specific services. Monitors daily operations and ensures that services are appropriately provided to clients and customers, providing immediate guidance as needed to Call Center's staff Monitors ACD phone system coordinating and overseeing incoming telephone requests. Directly supervises assigned staff. Monitors staff performance which includes minimally meeting biannually with assigned staff to review performance goals and compliance with mandatory continuing education requirements. Addresses staff performance issues via progressive discipline as outlined by Human Resource policies.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Night
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	27S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	77844.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	94700.000
Annual Maximum Salary	111557.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	CWA, Local 1031
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to .
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Master's Degree in a mental health discipline plus four (4) years post master's experience in behavioral health field. An appropriate doctorate may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.
Certifications/Licenses	Applicants must possess a clinical license which allows that individual to independently provide services as a private practitioner (with appropriate licensure, LPC, LCSW, LMFT). Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications	Experience with data entry is preferred. One (1) year of prior supervisory experience preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: This position demands standing, walking throughout the program space. Lifting up to 20 lbs. Work Environment: Handles phone requests under time and decision-making pressure. Generally pleasant working conditions in a clean, well-lighted, and quiet to moderately loud setting. Crisis intervention is a common occurrence.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST1015
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Piscataway (RBHS)
City	Remote
State	NJ
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Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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Job Summary

Company

Rutgers University

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Required Education

High School or Equivalent

Required Experience

4 years