Habilitation Counselor - IRTS Statewide Team
Company: Rutgers University
Location: Piscataway
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Posting Summary Rutgers The State University is seeking a
Habilitation Counselor in the Intensive Recovery Treatment Services
( IRTS ) Statewide within Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare.
As a member of the Intensive Recovery Treatment Services ( IRTS )
team, the Habilitation Counselor will provide case management
services for State prison incarcerated individuals with Opioid Use
Disorders ( OUD ) to assist with transition from prison to the
community. Among the key duties of this position are the following:
Provides case management services to assist individuals to gain
access to needed medical, social, education, mental health,
addiction, cooccurring and other services. Demonstrates the ability
to engage and establish a working relationship with, and provide
services to individuals with opioid use disorders ( OUD ). Provides
specialized addiction treatment/co-occurring services. Maintains
appropriate records as mandated by University Behavioral Health
Care policy, IRTS contract and applicable accrediting organization
standards. Maintains a cooperative working relationship with
others. Demonstrates commitment to the mission and goals of the
unit. 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 Experience with NJ prison system and
community based service provision to the adults with Opioid
Addictions preferred.
Keywords: Rutgers University, Scranton , Habilitation Counselor - IRTS Statewide Team, Healthcare , Piscataway, Pennsylvania
