Training and Consultation Specialist

Company: Rutgers University
Location: Piscataway
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Posting Summary Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Training and Consultation Specialist in the COPSA – National Call Center of Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The Training and Consultation Specialist provides training and consultation services, curriculum development, and technical assistance consistent with departmental goals and objectives. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Provides training and consultation services, curriculum development and technical assistance in assigned project areas. Develops, delivers and monitors training programs and activities for Care2Cargivers/ COPSA . Effectively and appropriately initiates a process of consultation, needs assessment and systems analysis to identify goals and objectives for trainings. Assesses the training and curriculum development needs of various constituents and actively shares knowledge with program staff, as indicated by feedback and supervisory observation. Utilizes tools and instruments for evaluation 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 Professional licensure by discipline preferred.

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