Program Director

Job Details

Level

Management

Job Location

988 Atlantic/Cape/Cumberland - Northfield, NJ

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Graduate Degree

The Program Director must be able to collect and interpret data regarding the progress of the program and if goals are being met. The Program Director must be able to provide supervision to the Program Supervisors and manage staff. The Program Director must be able to review and manage a budget and be able to evaluate and enhance efficiency and productivity of the program. The Program Director must be able to ensure that the program is adhering to all DMHAS and 988 guidelines and policies. Will be expected to participate in an on-call rotation in order to provide remote clinical backup and supervision to the Mobile Crisis Outreach Response Teams (MCORT).

The 988 Program provides 24/7 mobile community outreach services to adults in crisis, including mental health, substance use, and suicidal emergencies. Staff dispatch to crises in teams of two, with a Crisis Response Specialist and a Peer Support Specialist, to provide assessment, risk assessment, safety planning, linkage to services, and follow-up care. The Program aims to provide crisis de-escalation without use of law enforcement unless necessary for consumer or team safety.

Hours:

Full time; some evening hours, on-call beeper

This position has the following benefits:

• 3.2 weeks of Paid Time Off during the first year

• Medical, vision, dental and life insurance

• 403(b) employee participation and employer match

• 9 Agency-paid holidays

• Training opportunities provided throughout the year

  Education/Experience:

  Must possess a clinical license (LCSW, LPC) in addition to a Master’s Degree in a mental health related field in addition to two years postmaster’s experience in a mental health setting. Must have at least two years supervisory experience and previous crisis experience is preferred.

  Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.