"Program Coordinator (Multiple Vacancies)"

Position Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Specialized Addiction Treatment Services within Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare.

Under supervision of Program Manager, will function as a member of the clinical and administrative leadership team in the Specialized Addiction Treatment Services (SATS). Primarily responsible for providing supervision to multi-disciplinary staff and oversight of SATS treatment services for adults. Ensures compliance with all regulations.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Supervises staff in the Specialized Addiction Treatment Program (New Brunswick), Adult Substance Abuse Program (New Brunswick) and Horizon Program (Newark).
• Performs duties relevant to a leadership position, managing daily operations of that unit, supporting goals and objectives of the University Behavioral Health Care.
• Provides specialized addiction treatment/co-occurring services and ensures that all subordinate clinical staff does the same.
• Provides individual, group, and family psychotherapy, as clinically indicated to meet the direct service hours established for this position.
• Maintains appropriate consumer/patient records as mandated by University Behavioral HealthCare policy.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in a behavioral health field or a relevant field plus four (4) years of postgraduate experience.
• Experience in working directly with adults with severe and persistent mental illness, their families, and the agencies that serve them.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands: Extensive reading is required. Ability to speak clearly is required. Extended periods of sitting. Hearing is essential. Lifting of up to 10 pounds. Ability to remain active as employment involves interaction with active children, crisis management, walking, and/or driving to related UBHC or community meetings.

Work Environment: Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).

Special Conditions

Must consent to a urine drug screen and be fingerprinted at the employee's expense upon hire.