Position Summary:

• Provides supervisory oversight to Habilitation Counselors.
• Participates effectively in personnel matters relating to Habilitation Counselors according to unit standards as indicated by feedback from other staff members and supervisory observation.
• Provides training and administrative supervision to Habilitation Counselors in a professional and helpful manner as indicated by feedback from Habilitation Counselors and supervisory feedback as documented in continuing education record.
• Coordinates functions of Habilitation Counselors in unit according to established policies and procedures, as observed by supervisor.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree in appropriate behavioral health discipline or relevant field.

City: Piscataway

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to speak clearly and write proficiently. Hearing is essential.
• The ability to focus on the task at hand despite numerous interruptions.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and document into an electronic medical record.
• The employee spends much time driving, walking, standing, bending, and talking with individuals served in the community located throughout the state.
• Occasional transport of individuals served in state or rental vehicles.
• The employee can expect to lift up to 30 pounds.

• The work environment includes clinic and community-based services and outreach.
• Subject to unpredictable situations and crises, to include behavioral, medical, and psychiatric.
• Occasionally exposed to individuals exhibiting assaultive behaviors.
• Exposure to blood borne pathogens that requires use of personal protective equipment.

Salary: 76,023.00

Posting Number: 26ST0155

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