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Behavioral Health Coordinator Jobs in Rutherford, NJ

SCO Family of Services

BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$21 - $28.75/hr

Behavioral Health Coordinator - Assistant Director Behavioral Health Services - Director Behavioral Health Services SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: * Conduct behavioral assessments to identify individual ...

SCO Family of Services

BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$20.50 - $28.25/hr

Behavioral Health Coordinator - Assistant Director Behavioral Health Services - Director Behavioral Health Services SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: * Conduct behavioral assessments to identify individual ...

SCO Family of Services

BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$20.50 - $28.50/hr

Behavioral Health Coordinator - Assistant Director Behavioral Health Services - Director Behavioral Health Services SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: * Conduct behavioral assessments to identify individual ...

SCO Family of Services

BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$21 - $28.75/hr

Behavioral Health Coordinator - Assistant Director Behavioral Health Services - Director Behavioral Health Services SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: * Conduct behavioral assessments to identify individual ...

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How much do behavioral health coordinator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for behavioral health coordinator in Rutherford, NJ is $27.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.86 and $32.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a behavioral health coordinator?

A Behavioral Health Coordinator is a professional who helps connect individuals to mental health and wellness resources. They typically work in healthcare or community settings, coordinating care, facilitating access to services, and supporting patients with behavioral health needs. Their responsibilities may include assessing client needs, collaborating with providers, and ensuring continuity of care. This role requires strong communication, organization, and knowledge of mental health systems.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the behavioral health coordinator position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Behavioral Health Coordinator, you need a background in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field, often supported by relevant certifications such as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager. Familiarity with healthcare management systems, electronic health records (EHRs), and patient tracking software is essential. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills help professionals build rapport with clients and efficiently manage caseloads. These abilities are crucial for ensuring high-quality coordination of care, improving client outcomes, and facilitating smooth communication between clients, families, and healthcare teams.

What does a behavioral health coordinator do?

A typical day for a Behavioral Health Coordinator involves assessing client needs, developing individualized care plans, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams including therapists, physicians, and social workers. You may spend time facilitating referrals, following up on client progress, updating records in electronic health systems, and attending team meetings. Additionally, Behavioral Health Coordinators often provide support and advocacy for clients, helping them navigate community resources and mental health services. The role requires a balance of administrative tasks and direct client interaction, making every day both dynamic and rewarding.

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Infographic showing various Behavioral Health Coordinator job openings in Rutherford, NJ as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,666 per year, or $27.2 per hour.

Behavioral Health Coordinator - MSW

BarrierFree Living

Bronx, NY • On-site

$30.92/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Barrier Free Living (BFL) is dedicated to helping New Yorkers with disabilities live independently in the community. Through its various programs, BFL provides a broad range of residential and non-residential services to disabled survivors of domestic violence, to the disabled homeless, and support to physically disabled individuals with mental health and/or chemical addiction issues.
BFL Apartments (BFLA) is a NY/NY III type supportive housing program. BFLA offers services to vulnerable and needy populations who are survivors of domestic violence, specifically, homeless disabled adults and disabled veterans and families. This program’s facility is located in the South Bronx. There are two buildings: a 70-unit studio apartment building for single adults (SPMI-chronic homeless population A) and a 50-unit apartment building for families (SPMI/MICA-chronic homeless population G).  Barrier Free Living is seeking qualified applicants to join our team. Behavioural Health Coordinator will report to the Director of Social Services and will be required to perform the following duties and responsibilities;
Responsibilities:
  • Hold a caseload of 10-15 SPMI/MICA tenants. 
  • Complete program Intake/Assessment of new tenants.
  • Develop, monitor, and update service plans that are mutually developed with each tenant.
  • Follow-up meetings with tenant including home visits to discuss related service plan goals and benchmarks.
  • Provide individual supportive counseling with tenants to assist in developing skills to stabilize their medical, psychosocial and behavioral health status.
  • Provide crisis intervention and other services to assist tenants to develop better coping skills.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to obtain strategies to assist tenants in achieving identified goals to maintain stability.
  • Accompany tenants to Family/Criminal/Housing Court hearings and advocate for tenants as needed.
  • Provide referrals for legal assistance and any other service provider within the community as needed.
  • Assist tenant with any ACS or Prevention services requirements. 
  • Complete ongoing apartment inspections, tobacco assessment, and vocational assessments as required by DOHMH contract. 
  • Monitor tenants' ability to pay rent and utility bills to ensure housing stability.
  • Participate in staff/case conference meetings, supervision, and required training.
  • Ensuring timely and accurate entry of progress notes in AWARDS. 
  • Comply with all agency and program policies and procedures.

Qualifications:
  • Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or related field.Experience in supportive counseling, harm reduction stages of change model, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care.
  • Experience working with mental illness, substance users, domestic violence and familiarity with disability issues a must.
  • Excellent computer skills (PC).
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, NY/NY III supportive housing environment a must.
  • Excellent language skills in American Sign Language or bilingual English/Spanish desired. 
  • A valid NYS driver's license is a plus.

Hour Rate: $30.92       

Status: Full-Time/Non-Exempt 
Hours per week: 35:00 –
Schedule: Monday through Friday 9 AM to 5 PM. , presently opportunity will be a combination with on-site location with a staggered schedule and remote arrangement.
* Benefits Package: 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Matched Retirement Plan, Paid vacation, Sick days, Personal days, Paid National Holidays, and more.
BFL provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants, with employment-based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic disposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic as established by law.