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Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title Program Manager
Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare
Department UBHC - PH Adult Cherry Hill
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 of New Jersey, is seeking a Program Manager for the Outpatient Services within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.
The primary purpose of the Program Manager position is to provide clinical and administrative direction and oversight to assigned programs, and closely monitor program integrity to comply with all regulatory requirements. Responsible for ongoing program development and implementation of Best Practice interventions.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Directs the administrative and clinical organization of the program.
- Interviews candidates for vacant positions and makes hiring recommendation to the Human Resources Department.
- Maintains knowledge of trends and development in the mental health field; regularly attends and participates in in-service meetings and other designated training events that will enhance clinical skills, and maintains best practices.
- Reviews the quality of clinical records and provides ongoing feedback to clinicians on their documentation. Completes the required qualitative chart reviews as requested by the Clinical Documentation Subcommittee.
- Completes Annual Employee Health Update (to include PPD).
- Supports the University’s goal on Workplace Diversity and EEO goals and objectives concerning employment and promotional opportunities.
FLSA Exempt
Grade 30S
Salary Details
Minimum Salary 105763.000
Mid Range Salary 133789.000
Maximum Salary 161814.000
Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
- 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 (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
Position Status Full Time
Working Hours
Standard Hours 37.50
Daily Work Shift Day
Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
Union Description MPSC - Legacy UMD
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- Minimum of a Master’s Degree in a behavioral health discipline and five (5) years of postgraduate experience in a relevant behavioral healthcare setting.
- Two (2) years supervisory experience.
- An appropriate doctorate may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.
Certifications/Licenses
- Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work.
- Clinical licensing as required by discipline.
- License for independent clinical mental health practice (e.g., Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or a licensed Psychologist) as required by discipline and New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Extensive knowledge and experience with behavioral healthcare prevention services.
- Outstanding human relations and leadership skills, and the ability to function in a team environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge is necessary of how to accomplish superior performance in a unionized environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- The employee spends much time walking, standing and bending throughout the program space while talking with staff and patients/consumers.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time, walk across program space, communicate and document using computer.
- Ability to travel throughout the state of NJ.
- Moderate noise level, fast paced environment that demands constant attention to multiple programmatic needs.
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number 26ST0874
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Off Campus
City Camden
State NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement