Habilitation Counselor

Rutgers University

📍 Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

Full Time Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists

Job Description

Posting Summary

Carries out the treatment plan as developed with input from the patient, family, significant others, and the approval of the treatment team. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Habilitation Counselor for the Child & Adolescent Services – School Based Program within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. 

The primary purpose of the Habilitation Counselor is to participate as a member of a team in developing and maintaining a comprehensive referral process for children and families. Demonstrates competency in recognizing the needs and behaviors of patients (age 5 – 18 years). 

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

  • Spends appropriate or designated percentage of time in direct service with school personnel, families and/or children.

  • Engages with students and families via school and home visitation and follow-up as necessary to develop effective assessments and referr...
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