"Program Coordinator"

Position Summary:

Rutgers The State University is seeking a Program Coordinator in the Community Based Services within Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare. The primary purpose of the Program Coordinator position is to provide day-to-day clinical and administrative supervision to program staff. Monitors staff to assure that high quality case management, recovery support, and community support services are provided to individuals served.

Key Duties:

• Provides day-to-day administrative and clinical direction to the staff of assigned programs.
• Directs the administrative organization of the program as evidenced by organization of case load assignment and coverage schedule.
• Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and effectively delegate responsibility and authority to others as evidenced by supervisory observation.
• Responsible for curriculum development of training materials and provision of initial and ongoing staff training to assure staff competencies and adherence with billing and/or grant requirements.
• Demonstrates knowledge of professional standards and practices in the fields of mental health, rehabilitation, and substance use disorder services.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Master's Degree in appropriate mental health discipline plus four (4) years post graduate experience in a relevant mental health field.

City:

Essex

State:

NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands:

Job entails frequent listening and communicating with people individually, in groups, as well as on the telephone. Hearing is essential. Ability to speak clearly is required. Must be able to document using computer. The employee spends much time sitting, driving, walking, and standing. Job requires ability to lift, bend, and climb up and down stairs. Significant driving with variable driving conditions throughout the community.

Work Environment:

The work environment includes clinic and community-based services and outreach. Subject to unpredictable situations and crises, to include behavioral, medical and psychiatric. Occasionally exposed to individuals exhibiting assaultive behaviors. Exposure to blood borne pathogens that requires use of personal protective equipment.