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Social Worker I

Social Worker I-March 2024

Piscataway

Mar 28, 2026

About Social Worker I

　　Position Details

　　Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Social Worker I
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Social Work
Department	UBHC-Technical Assistant Center
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 Social Worker I for the Behavioral Research and Training Institute (BRTI) under the Integrated Health Services within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.The primary functions of the Social Worker I position include supportive counseling and/or crisis intervention, treatment and discharge planning services to patients and their families related to their health care and general wellbeing in medical practices.Among the key duties of this position are the following: Provides social work services to patients and their families/significant others, assisting them in resolving social, emotional and environmental problems that interfere with psychosocial functioning and a positive response to medical treatment and health care. Assesses the needs of patients and provide referrals as needed. Formulates treatment goal(s) and plan (s) for each assigned patient. Documents social work activity in patient's chart in accordance with Hospital, PRO, DOH and TJC regulatory standards. Prepares monthly statistical and other assigned reports. Participates in professional staff development and hospital/community activities to maintain skills and enhance professional visibility. Develops and maintains community relations which enhance the availability of resources for patients' health and welfare.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at .
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	22S
Position Salary	60,000
Annual Minimum Salary	54883.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	65673.000
Annual Maximum Salary	77841.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to .
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility

　　Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Master's Degree in Social Work.
Certifications/Licenses	Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey license (Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)).
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized	Computer (Microsoft Office)
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Moderate physical effort. Frequently stands, walks, bends, pushes, and pulls. Manual dexterity and mobility for charting. Moderate computer work required. Travel to various sites/locations. Periodic speaking/lecturing for prolonged periods. Working with adults with psychiatric symptoms and children/adolescents with behavioral difficulties. WORK ENVIRONMENT: May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency or crisis situations. May be exposed to patients exhibiting assaultive or aggressive behaviors. Generally pleasant working conditions in a clean, well-lighted, and quiet to moderately loud setting.
Special Conditions

　　Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0053
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Piscataway (RBHS)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

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　　Immunization Requirements Under Policy 60.1.35 , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. Under Policy 100.3.1 , 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.

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　　It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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