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Program Manager

Rutgers University

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United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

May 19, 2026

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Program Manager
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare
Department	Brandt Center Retreat
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 Manager for the Residential Program - Brandt Retreat within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the Program Manager position is to provide clinical and administrative direction and oversight to assigned programs and closely monitor program integrity to comply with all regulatory requirements. Responsible for ongoing program development and implementation of Best Practice interventions. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Provides administrative and clinical direction for program. Supervises staff as assigned by Clinician Administrator. Assumes direct care responsibilities for consumer/patients. Maintains appropriate consumer/patient records as mandated by University Behavioral Health Care policy. 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	30S
Salary Details
Minimum Salary	105763.000
Mid Range Salary	133789.000
Maximum Salary	161814.000
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
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.
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	Must possess a Master's Degree in a behavioral health field and five (5) years of postgraduate experience in mental health services, with two (2) years supervisory/managerial experience. An appropriate doctorate may be substituted for two (2) years of relevant 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. Clinical licensing as required by discipline.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Must possess any clinical licensing as required by discipline. Outstanding human relations and leadership skills, and the ability to function in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications	Knowledge of how to accomplish superior performance in a unionized environment. LCADC.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Ability to walk throughout the day, travel from site to site, visit consumer residents in their homes throughout Camden and Middlesex County. Walk up stairs, drive, and stand for extended periods of time. Frequently walks, bends, stretches, and pulls. Manual dexterity and mobility for charting. Residential settings located throughout Middlesex and Camden Counties. Residential environment in large urban apartment buildings, and suburban complexes and residential single family homes. Fast paced, intense work environment. May be required to manage an agitated consumer.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	26ST1092
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
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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