Supervising Habilitation Counselor
Company: Rutgers University
Location: Piscataway
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Posting Summary Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is
seeking a Supervising Habilitation Counselor in the Child &
Adolescent Services – School & Community Based Program of Rutgers
University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the
Supervising Habilitation Counselor is to serve as a supervisor for
Habilitation Counselors within the Middlesex County NJ4S Hub team.
Serves as the team leader for Habilitation Counselors. In addition,
will be expected to provide direct care program services as needed.
Also serves as a customer services role model and establishes
alliances with community organizations and services providers.
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: 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. 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. Preferred Qualifications One (1) year
relevant supervisory experience preferred. Experience with
community-based service provision to adults with addictions
preferred. LCADC preferred. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) speaking
preferred.
Keywords: Rutgers University, East Brunswick , Supervising Habilitation Counselor, Healthcare , Piscataway, New Jersey
