Assistant Director of Crossroads

Care Plus NJ, Inc.; Fair Lawn (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life & AD&D insurance

STD & LTD coverage

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount & rewards program

Competitive wages

Job summary

Care Plus NJ, Inc. in Paramus, NJ is seeking a leadership-focused supervisor to oversee clinical staff, interns, and treatment coordination, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory standards.

You will engage clients and families, develop recovery plans, collaborate across programs, and manage administrative duties including documentation and billing to support high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
• Current professional license (LCSW/LPC/LMFT) as required by regulations.
• At least 2 years of program management, administrative and supervisory experience.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability by agency insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to staff and interns, focusing on clinical skills, leadership and administrative tasks.
• Monitor team caseloads, complete reports, and perform administrative duties.
• Provide ongoing support to ensure staff fulfill responsibilities and maintain performance.
• Recruit staff and interns, conduct interviews, hire, and train; perform performance appraisals.
• Provide direct client care including individual, family, group therapies and outreach services.
• Assess clients at intake and discharge; oversee recovery plans and service delivery.
• Lead weekly team meetings for full-time staff and monthly meetings for per diem staff.
• Collaborate with treatment providers and Care Plus programs to develop comprehensive Recovery Plans.
• Coordinate billing documentation and collect client demographic and insurance data.
• Participate in quality assurance activities and cross-functional improvement teams.

Skills

Staff supervision

Clinical leadership

Client care

Team coordination

Quality assurance

Education

Master's degree in Counseling/Social Work or related field

Job description

Location: Paramus
On-site FT 40 hours: with potential for evening hours and hybrid flexibility
Salary: $78,000

What We Offer:

• Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 03B Plan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount and Rewards Program
• Competitive Hourly Wages

Job Summary:

You will provide leadership, supervision, direction, and coordination of staff to ensure full provision of clinically sound services to clients. You will serve as the primary contact person for clients and families and will spearhead efforts to engage clients in treatment with the goal to build a positive relationship with participants and assist them in developing their abilities for illness self-management.

What You Will Do:

• Provide direct supervision to assigned staff and interns, focused on enhancing their clinical skillset, leadership qualities and administrative functions
• Monitor team caseload, perform administrative functions and complete quarterly/annual reports, as assigned
• Provide ongoing support to ensure staff completion of job responsibilities
• Recruit staff/interns, engaging in interviewing, hiring and training new employees, and conducting performance appraisals
• Provide direct client care, including individual, family, group therapies and supportive/outreach services
• Evaluate consumers at intake/admissions, during ongoing recovery/service delivery and at discharge Facilitate weekly team meetings for Full-Time staff and Monthly meetings for fully licensed Per Diem staff
• Collaborate with other treatment providers and Care Plus programs to assess client's needs and develop comprehensive Recovery Plans
• Coordination with administrative staff to ensure that all services are documented based on billing and regulatory standards; collect information on client's insurance and reflects all demographic data
• Participate in quality assurance activities and cross-functional action teams

What We Need to See:

• Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field as required by program regulations & standards.
• Must possess a current professional license (LCSW/LPC/LMFT) as required by program regulations & standards.
• At least 2 years of experience with program management, administrative and supervisory experience
• A valid driver's license and must be insurable by agency's automobile insurance

About Care Plus New Jersey:

CarePlus New Jersey has been-and continues to be-a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life.

Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws.