Our confidential client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Director to join their team in Atlantic and Cape May counties. As a Program Director, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of program initiatives. Interested candidates will play a key role in strategic planning, program development, implementation, and evaluation to ensure the success and growth of our programs. If you have experience performing the responsibilities below and meet the qualifications of the position, apply today to move forward in the interview process.

Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical and administrative oversight/supervision and management of the program and team including consultation on clinical activities, therapeutic and behavioral assistance supports and direct on-site intervention with youth and families as needed
• Provide daily clinical triage support
• Oversee the development of treatment / behavior / support / safety plans, as needed
• Review youth referrals and coordinate admissions
• Oversee all Quality Assurance/Program Improvement activities with a focus on attaining bench-mark activities for all team members
• Establish community linkages and serve as the liaison to community partners
• Identify and coordinate training and support needs of the community
• Identify and coordinate internal trainings utilizing the expertise of the clinical team and specialists within the community
• Maintain communication with system partner leaders
• Ensure the collection of required data and documentation on youth access and utilization of services
• Supervise the medical team, Assistant Program Director, and Administrative Assistant
• Provide support as needed to the clinical team 24/7/365
• Manage program evaluation activities including but not limited to, gathering, reviewing, and utilizing youth and family feedback for continuous quality improvement

Qualifications:   

• NJ independent clinically Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor
• 4 years of supervisory experience in the behavioral healthcare field and working with youth with Mental Health needs including complex trauma
• experience with implementation and evaluation of evidence-based practices

Schedule:

• Varies with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift availability, on call coverage as needed

Salary:

• $85,000 - $95,000

Benefits/Incentives:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Generous PTO package
• Bi-annual retention bonuses

JOB CODE: 1000064