Adolescent Residential Services Program Director

Legacy Treatment Services Group; Vincentown (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3.2 weeks PTO

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

403(b) with employer match

Agency-paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement after 1 year

Training opportunities

Job summary

Legacy Treatment Services is seeking a Program Director to supervise Lester Place programs, provide strategic leadership, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role includes managing budgets, supervising staff, and developing crisis plans to support youth and families.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work or Psychology and at least three years of youth/adolescent experience, with supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work or Psychology.
• At least 3 years of youth/adolescent experience.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Experience managing budgets and program administration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration and supervision of Lester Place programs.
• Ensure census and contract compliance.
• Manage budgets, billing, and monthly variance reports.
• Develop crisis plans and provide after-hours coverage.
• Coordinate case management duties in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Program administration

Crisis planning

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work or Psychology

Job description

The Program Director is responsible for administration and supervision of the programs at Lester Place. Supervises staff and monitors statistical information. Represents program in the community, as requested. Responsible for planning, developing & evaluating program to meet overall organizational goals/objectives. Provides after hours coverage as appropriate and as indicated. Follows all PI, HR, budget, contract requirements pursuant to the daily operations related to program functioning. Ensures program maintains daily census pursuant to contract requirements. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the consumers served. Manages budgets and financial responsibilities for programs and ensures billing is completed weekly and followed up on. Prepares budget and monthly variance reports. On call duties. Develops crisis plans as needed. Provides 24/7 eyesight supervision of consumers. Responsible for ensuring case management duties are completed and compliant with regulations and policies.Lester Place serves children and youth who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through assessment and therapeutic, behavioral and medical interventions, a multidisciplinary team works to stabilize each youth and help them transition back to their families or to a lower level of care. This structured program includes education and/or vocational training, community involvement, nursing, life skills and social skills training. Therapy is provided to both the youth and their family.Your driver's license must be in good standing, with no recent suspensions or violations of careless/reckless driving or excessive speeding of more than 20 MPH, and no more than 2 moving violations within the last 3 years.Hours:Full time; some evening hours, on-call responsibilities.Full time benefits include:3.2 weeks of PTO in first yearHealth insurance, vision, dental & life insurance benefits403(b) employer participation and employer match9 Agency-paid holidaysTuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employmentTraining opportunities provided throughout the yearEducation/Experience:Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work or Psychology, with at least 3 years of experience with youth/adolescents required. Supervisory experience required.Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#LTS456