Position Summary: Rutgers The State University is seeking a Supervising Habilitation Counselor in the Children's Mobile Response and Stabilization Services within Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare.
Responsible for overseeing the crisis stabilization plan, monitoring individual outcomes, planning transition for discharge in collaboration with the providers, and providing back-up for the Children's Mobile Response and Stabilization Services ( CMRSS ) program. The incumbent will serve as a supervisor for senior habilitation and habilitation counselors with the CMRSS team. The incumbent will serve as the crisis team leader for the program staff. In addition, the incumbent will be expected to provide direct care CMRSS program services as needed. 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: As a part of the CMRSS supervisory team, assists in the supervisory oversight of CMRSS program. Participates effectively in personnel matters relating to assigned staff according to unit standards as indicated by feedback from other staff members and supervisory observation. Assists the Program Manager in scheduling and in monitoring the schedule and supervises attendance and absences of assigned staff to ensure coverage of service needs, as indicated by staff feedback and supervisory observation. Recommends the hiring, firing, promoting, and merit increases and provides discipline as warranted to assigned staff as observed by supervisor and written recommendations. Evaluates supervisees' performance to determine areas that need improvement, as indicated by written evaluations and supervisory consultation. Actively participates in scheduled staff training and supervisory meetings. Actively participates in policy and goal setting for the unit as observed by supervisor and through feedback. Minimum Education and Experience: Master's degree in appropriate mental health or human services field plus two (2) years of related experience or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate mental health or human services field plus four (4) years of related experience. City: Newark
State: NJ
Physical Demands and Work Environment: PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The employee frequently spends time prolonged sitting, talking and listening in groups as well as on the telephone, walks, bends, stretches, and pulls. Per program demand, may have to work long hours, travel within the State and lift up to 10 pounds. Must have the ability to drive and to respond to a family crisis in the identified service area within one (1) hour when on-call. WORK ENVIRONMENT : Handles phone requests under time and decision-making pressure. When in the office, generally pleasant working conditions in a clean well-lighted quiet to moderately loud setting. Varied when on outreaches to homes and community settings in the identified service area, with some neighborhoods being considered dangerous. Posting Number: 24ST1203
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