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Program Director

Job Details

Job Location

Cape Atlantic Youth ACT (Northfield location) - Northfield, NJ

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Graduate Degree

Salary Range

$78000.00 - $85000.00 Salary

The Program Director will 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.

The Assertive Community Treatment program serves youth ages 5-20 in Atlantic and Cape May Counties. The Program provides intensive and immediate access to treatment services and supports in youth and family’s home and community. A multidisciplinary mobile team is tailored to each youth and their family and through a family centered approach will focus on crisis stabilization and assisting the youth with improving functioning and symptomology of mental health and emotional concerns. Interventions will assist with enhancing family functioning and overall stability in the family home.

Hours:

Full time, varies with on call coverage as needed

Full time benefits include:

+ 3.2 weeks of PTO in first year

+ Health insurance, vision, dental & life insurance benefits

+ 9 Agency-paid holidays

+ 403(b) employer match with employee participation

Education/Experience:

NJ independent clinically Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor. Four (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.

Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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