Habilitation Counselor

Company: Rutgers University
Location: Piscataway
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Posting Summary Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Habilitation Counselor in the Child & Adolescent Services of Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. Participates 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: Participates in and/or co-leads therapeutic groups and activities and functions as an active member of the School Base Team. Recognizes the unique needs and behaviors of the children (age 5 – 18 years). Spends appropriate or designated percentage of time in direct service with school personnel, families and/or children as designated by supervisor as indicated by monthly log. Works directly with school administrator and staff to build capacity on the Responsive Referral Process under the direction of the supervisor. Engages with students and families via school and home visitation and follow-up as necessary to develop effective assessments and referrals to community-based agencies to meet the needs of the families as designed by the 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 Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred.

Keywords: Rutgers University, Scranton , Habilitation Counselor, Healthcare , Piscataway, Pennsylvania