Program Coordinator

About the role

Rutgers The State University is seeking a Program Coordinator in the Newark Screening within Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare. In collaboration with the Clinician Supervisor and Director, Acute Emergency Services, the position functions as a member of the clinical and administrative leadership team in the Newark Screening program. The primary responsibility is providing supervision to multi‑disciplinary staff and ensuring compliance with all regulations. 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 15 sites throughout New Jersey. Services 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. UBHC is also 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff in the Newark Screening program on a daily basis for an assigned shift, providing administrative and clinical direction.
• Maintains confidentiality of information; recognizes and respects limits of authority and responsibility.
• In conjunction with the Program Manager, monitors staff performance and, at minimum, on a bi‑annual basis, meets individually with assigned staff to review performance goals and compliance with mandatory continuing education requirements.
• In conjunction with the Program Manager, addresses staff performance issues via progressive discipline as outlined by Human Resource policies.
• In conjunction with the Program Manager and other Program Coordinators, schedules and coordinates staff activities on a daily basis.
• Participates in the staff interview and hiring process.
• Ensures compliance with all regulations.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of supervisory experience preferred.