Habilitation Counselor - IRTS Statewide Team

Rutgers University • Piscataway, NJ

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About The Position

Rutgers The State University is seeking a Habilitation Counselor in the Intensive Recovery Treatment Services ( IRTS ) Statewide within Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare. As a member of the Intensive Recovery Treatment Services ( IRTS ) team, the Habilitation Counselor will provide case management services for State prison incarcerated individuals with Opioid Use Disorders ( OUD ) to assist with transition from prison to the community. 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with NJ prison system and community based service provision to the adults with Opioid Addictions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides case management services to assist individuals to gain access to needed medical, social, education, mental health, addiction, cooccurring and other services.
• Demonstrates the ability to engage and establish a working relationship with, and provide services to individuals with opioid use disorders ( OUD ).
• Provides specialized addiction treatment/co-occurring services.
• Maintains appropriate records as mandated by University Behavioral Health Care policy, IRTS contract and applicable accrediting organization standards.
• Maintains a cooperative working relationship with others.
• Demonstrates commitment to the mission and goals of the unit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed