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Program Director

Rutgers University

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United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Apr 03, 2026

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Program Director
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare
Department	UBHC - Edison
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.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Program Director for the Edison Outpatient Services within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the Program Director position is to provide administrative direction and oversight to assigned programs, assure program integrity and fiscal viability. Responsible for ongoing program development and compliance with regulatory requirements. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Provides administrative and clinical direction for program. Plans, trains and supervises the work of others engaged in program supervision. Ensures that supervisory level staff members and the assigned programs comply with all state, university and discipline standards. Collaborates effectively with internal and external service providers, staff members, referral sources, and program funders. Performs duties relevant to a leadership position and supports goals and objectives of University Behavioral Health Care. Meets annual requirements. Supports the University's goal on Workplace Diversity and EEO goals and objectives concerning employment and promotional opportunities.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	33S
Salary Details
Minimum Salary	122434.000
Mid Range Salary	154879.000
Maximum Salary	187324.000
Offer Information	The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits	Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs
Position Status	Full Time
Working Hours
Standard Hours	37.50
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
Union Description	MPSC - Legacy UMD
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Minimum of a Master's Degree in a behavioral health discipline and seven (7) years of postgraduate experience in a relevant behavioral healthcare setting. Two (2) years supervisory experience. An appropriate doctorate may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.
Certifications/Licenses	Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work. Must possess a license to practice independently as a treatment provider in the State of New Jersey (LCSW, LPC, Psychology License, etc.).
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Outstanding human relations and leadership skills and the ability to function in a team environment. Demonstrated knowledge is necessary to accomplish superior performance in a unionized environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	The employee spends much time walking, standing and bending throughout the program space while talking with staff and patients/consumers. Ability to stand for long periods of time. Walks across program space; communicates and documents using computer. Ability to travel throughout the state of NJ. Moderate noise level, fast paced environment that demands constant attention to multiple programmatic needs.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	26ST0688
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City	Edison
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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