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Rutgers University

Program Manager

🇺🇸 Plainfield, NJ

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $106K - $162K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ October 10th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Program Manager for the Brief Treatment Department within University Behavioral Healthcare. This position involves providing administrative direction and oversight to assigned programs, ensuring program integrity with regulatory compliance, and implementing best practice interventions. The Program Manager also handles staff hiring recommendations, clinical organization, and maintains up-to-date knowledge of mental health trends and compliance policies.

Highlights

  • Directs administrative and clinical organization of behavioral health programs.

  • Conducts candidate interviews and recommends hires to Human Resources.

  • Maintains knowledge of mental health field trends; participates in trainings.

  • Ensures staff adhere to compliance standards and completes health updates including PPD.

  • Supports workplace diversity and EEO goals regarding employment and promotions.

  • Requires a Master’s Degree in a behavioral health discipline and five years of postgraduate experience.

  • At least two years of supervisory experience required; doctorate may substitute for two years of experience.

  • Applicants with Social Work degrees must have active New Jersey certification/licensure.

  • Knowledge and experience with behavioral healthcare prevention services and unionized environments.

  • Utilizes computer and Electronic Medical Records (EMR); requires pre-employment drug screening and background check.

  • Salary range: $105,763 to $161,814 annually.