Program Coordinator
Company: Rutgers University
Location: Newark
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Posting Summary Rutgers The State University is seeking a
Program Coordinator in the Newark Screening within Rutgers
University Behavioral Healthcare. In collaboration with Clinician
Supervisor and Director, Acute Emergency Services, functions as a
member of the clinical and administrative leadership team in the
Newark Screening program. Primarily responsible for providing
supervision to multi-disciplinary staff. Ensures compliance with
all regulations. Among the key duties of this position are the
following: Supervises staff in the Newark Screening program.
Supervises staff 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 staff interview and hiring process. 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 of supervisory experience
preferred.
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