Program Director

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Program Director
Job Category	Staff & Executive – Other
Department	UBHC-Technical Assistant Center
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 Director for the Behavioral Research & Training Institute (BRTI) – Traumatic Loss Colaitions for Youth (TLC) Department within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the Program Director is to provide administrative direction and oversight to assigned programs with multiple projects, assure program integrity and fiscal viability. Responsible for ongoing program development and compliance with regulatory requirements. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Directs the administrative and clinical organization of the programs. Establishes clear, measurable objectives for services. Ensures that programs meet or exceed objectives. Ensures that staff meets quality and quantity of work standards. Participates in the selection and hiring of program staff. Operates within the established budgets. Interprets and complies with all regulations and professional practices governing program services and operations. Plans, trains and supervises the work of others engaged in program supervision and/or the provision of training and consultation services. Collaborates effectively with internal and external service providers, staff members, referral sources and program funders. Maintains relationships with funders.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu .
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	33S
Position Salary	145,000
Annual Minimum Salary	114294.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	144581.500
Annual Maximum Salary	174869.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Non-Union
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview .
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 seven (7) years of postgraduate experience in a relevant behavioral healthcare setting, two (2) years of which shall have involved 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. Must possess a license to practice independently as a treatment provider in the State of New Jersey (LCSW, LPC, Psychology License, etc.). Valid driver’s license.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Demonstrated proficiency in principles and techniques of training, consultation and program evaluation. A history of progressive, successful administrative responsibility. Outstanding human relations and leadership skills, and the ability to function in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications	Demonstrated knowledge of how to accomplish superior performance in a unionized environment
Equipment Utilized	Computer (Microsoft Office)
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Extensive reading required, lifting of up to 10 pounds and extended periods of sitting. Ability to walk throughout the day, stand for extended periods of time, and focus on assigned tasks in a hectic noisy environment. Frequent time spent driving to various locations throughout New Jersey for meetings, trainings, etc. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic). Subject to unpredictable situations, patient crises, both medical and psychiatric. Occasionally exposed to patients exhibiting assaultive behaviors. May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens which require use of personal protective equipment. May be exposed to varying or extreme temperatures.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0682
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Piscataway (RBHS)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

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