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Rutgers The State University Director of ADAP and Assistant Director of Counseling Center in Newark, New Jersey

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Recruitment/Posting Title Director of ADAP and Assistant Director of Counseling Center
Job Category Staff & Executive - Student Affairs and Services
Department Counseling Center - Nwk
Overview
The Counseling Center at Rutgers University-Newark supports the mental health & well-being of our diverse student community. A passionate and dedicated staff of licensed clinicians work to create a safe and therapeutic environment where students can find the support they need. Our care is holistic and culturally responsive, providing an affirming space where our students can work to achieve a sense of well-being that maximizes their potential. The Alcohol & Other Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) is designed to provide early identification and interventions for students who use alcohol or other drugs. Early recognition of substance misuse or dependence provides an individual with a greater chance for positive change.
Posting Summary
Rutgers University- Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise, is seeking a Director of ADAP and Assistant Director of Counseling Center. Under the general direction and leadership of the Director of Counseling Center, the Assistant Director of Counseling Center and Director of ADAP provides oversight for the Counseling Center clinical administration and manages the Alcohol and Other Drug Assistance Program (ADAP). The Assistant Director provides strategic planning, direction, and operations of all alcohol and drug related prevention, education, and in/direct service activities, and assesses and provides appropriate counseling or referral services for students. Additional duties include oversight and participation in the after-hour /on-call crisis response, and provision of general and clinical supervision services to all ADAP staff as well as Counseling Center staff and interns as necessary.This position is responsible for and not limited to the following.
  • Provides oversight for clinical and administrative procedures to ensure optimal programming of the counseling center
  • Studies and develops policies and procedures for providing and growing comprehensive mental health and preventative services for Rutgers University-Newark students including outreach and prevention, intervention, crisis service, group and individual treatment, and referral
  • Must ethically and efficaciously manage clinical services for all students including those with alcohol and substance abuse problems including evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment planning with full accountability for caseload and providing consultation on cases where substance abuse is involved
  • Develops and supervises the Recovery Support and Housing Program including actively collaborating with the Rutgers New Brunswick Recovery program and maintains the NJ State Recovery grant
  • Provides reporting on grants and data collection
  • Develops and maintains strong relationships with campus colleagues to provide services that meet the assessed needs of the campus, including consultation, workshops, and trainings. Flexibility to accommodate for off-hours events as well as outreach programming.
  • Represents the Counseling Center when needed and assists with the organization and integration of the Center's training and assessment programs.
  • Ensures that messaging from the Counseling Center remains consistent with the mission of serving a diverse population of students in a culturally sensitive manner.
  • Actively ensures all programming offered at the Counseling Center is consistent with this mission
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift Day
Work Arrangement
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA Exempt
Grade 08
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 101444.000
Annual Mid Range Salary 128401.000
Annual Maximum Salary 155358.000
Standard Hours 37.50
Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to .
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
  • An earned Doctoral Degree in counseling or clinical psychology or Master's Degree in Social Work or related field with five (5) years of post-license clinical counseling experience
  • Four years of post-doctoral clinical counseling experience with demonstrated experience in providing substance abuse and/or dual-diagnosis is required
  • A minimum of two years of experience as a staff member (not a pre-or-postdoctoral trainee) in a university counseling center setting is required unless the candidate demonstrates the presence of substantially similar clinical, administrative, programming training, and consultation experience.
  • A minimum of two years of administrative experience including staff management and supervision is required.
Certifications/Licenses
  • Current licensure as a psychologist in the State of New Jersey is required. NJ licensure must be maintained to remain eligible for employment.
  • An LCSW with demonstrated experience working in the field of Alcohol and Drug addiction may be considered along with strong leadership experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Experience with an electronic records system is required.
  • Experience in developing and providing psycho-educational programming for a college-aged population is required; as are strong interpersonal, oral and writing skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • LCADC is highly desired
  • Experience with assessment, program development, and software platforms/packages and quality assurance is strongly preferred
  • Experience with Titanium Schedule or similar counseling center-related electronic scheduling and records system is strongly desired
  • Professional association involvement is strongly preferred
  • Additional expertise in at least one other area including but not limited to multicultural concerns, groups, outreach, developmental issues, mood management, mind-body principles, crisis management, clinical training, supervision, and technology or data/records management is highly desired
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Special Conditions
Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST0083
Posting Open Date 02/14/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus Rutgers University-Newark
City Newark
State NJ
Location Details
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Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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