CLINICAL MANAGER | BEHAVIORIAL HEALTH SERVICES - EVERGREEN IOP | FULL-TIME FLEX (24572)

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center; Paramus (NJ); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement and continuing教育

Generous time off and paid holidays

Résumé du poste

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ is seeking a Clinical Manager to lead substance use disorder treatment services. The role focuses on policy implementation, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance within a patient-centered environment.

You will supervise clinicians, ensure treatment plans are followed, maintain job descriptions, and participate in staff education and budgeting. Salaries reflect experience with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in a substance abuse treatment setting.
• Strong customer-oriented interpersonal and communication skills.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems and regulatory requirements.
• Able to work independently and in a team in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent communication, sensitivity, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsabilités

• Develop and maintain written objectives, policies, and procedures for substance abuse counseling services.
• Provide or ensure at least one hour per week of direct clinical supervision to staff.
• Ensure counseling services align with client treatment plans and coordinate with other services.
• Ensure staff are appropriately licensed or credentialed per NJ regulations.
• Participate in budgeting, quality indicators, and program planning.

Connaissances

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Independent work

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Client-focused

Communication skills

Formation

Master's in Social Work

Licensed in NJ LICADC/LCADC or similar

Outils

EMR/EHR

Description du poste

Job Category: Management

Requisition Number: CLINI009631

• Posted : October 19, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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New Jersey CPB
Paramus, NJ 07652, USA

Description

Join Our Team at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center!**

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Clinical Manager.

Responsibilities:

Developing and maintaining written objectives, policies and procedures, an organizational plan and a quality assurance program, reviewed by the administrator, for substance abuse counseling services;

Ensuring that the behavioral and pharmacologic approaches to treatment are evidence based or based on objective information to provide treatment services consistent with recognized treatment principles and practices for each level of care and type of client served by the program; N.J.A.C. 10:161B-1.8.

Providing or ensuring, and documenting, that direct clinical supervision is provided at least one hour per week to all clinical staff, individually or in a group setting, with group supervision not to exceed 50 percent of supervision time

Ensuring that substance abuse counseling services are provided as specified in the client treatment plan, and coordinated with other client care services, if applicable, to provide continuity of care

Ensuring that the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of clients with co-occurring disorders is provided by appropriately trained and qualified clinical staff, and that the clinical supervision of such staff is provided

Assisting in developing and maintaining written job descriptions for substance abuse counseling personnel, and assigning duties

Assessing and participating in staff education activities and providing consultation to program personnel

Providing orientation to and evaluation of new counseling staff prior to the assignment of counseling responsibilities

Ensuring that all counseling staff are properly licensed or credentialed in accordance with this chapter

Participating in the identification of quality care indicators and outcome objectives and the collection and review of data to monitor staff and program performance

Participating in planning and budgeting for the provision of substance abuse counseling services

Ensuring that clinical staff is being supervised by the appropriately credentialed staff

Other Duties:

Responsible for clinical supervision throughout BNBMC Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services

Clinically supervise Counselor Interns, Credentialed Interns CADCs, LCADCs, BSW, MSW, LAC/LSW, LPC/LCSW, etc.

Monitor overall clinical supervision offered to the clinical staff.

Contribute to weekly Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings for adolescent and adult Outpatient and Short-Term Residential and Withdrawal Management levels of care.

Consult with individual departments on clinical related issues: Staff Development, schedule and coordinate clinical trainings throughout the a .e cy, enhance the clinical staff's skill set in treatment planning, clinical documentation, and related core functions.

Completes performance appraisals for staff and offers concrete goals and objectives for improvement; initiates disciplinary action as needed.

Works closely with the Senior Director to establish objectives for the organization and its operating departments/service lines toward the improvement of addiction services.

Communicates organization's objectives, strategies, and plans to Senior Director.

Reviews existing policies, procedures by means of periodic audits ensuring that clinical services meet or exceed established standards of care.

Provides input to the Senior Director regarding client care activities, strategies, and other matters.

Participates in key decisions regarding implementation of client care and organizational strategies.

Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance, regulatory issues etc. to the immediate attention of Senior Director.

Establish and maintain community linkages for improvement in Addiction services.

Reviews psychosocial assessment documents to ensure compliance with JCAHO standards and DMHAS licensure requirements.

Meets with treatment staff to review admissions and discharge.

Performs other related duties as required.

Position Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a substance abuse treatment setting is required.
• Strong customer-oriented interpersonal and communication skills.
• Skilled in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)/ Electronic Health Record (HER).
• Must be organized and proficient at multi-tasking and prioritization working in a high-volume environment with little supervision.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Good reasoning and problem-solving ability and be able to take initiative in finding solutions to difficult and/or sensitive problems.
• Commensurate experience and familiarity of a substance abuse disorder treatment environment.
• Excellent communication skills, sensitivity, and approachability.

EDUCATION/LICENSURE: (N.J.A.C. 10:161B-1.8)

Must meet at least the minimum following qualifications as the director of substance abuse counseling:

• A New Jersey licensed psychologist who possesses a Certification of Proficiency in the Treatment of Alcohol and other Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders from the American Psychological Association, College of Professional Psychology, or is an LCADC;
• A New Jersey licensed clinical social worker, who is a certified clinical supervisor by The Certification Board, or is an LCADC;
• A New Jersey licensed professional counselor, or licensed marriage and family therapist, who is a certified clinical supervisor by The Certification Board, or who is an LCADC;
• A New Jersey licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor who, in addition, holds a Master's degree recognized by the New Jersey Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners, MSW, Master’s in Counseling, Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee, Division of Consumer Affairs, New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety as meeting the educational requirements set forth in J.A.C. 13:34C-2.2(b)1;
• A New Jersey licensed physician, certified by the American Society of Addiction Medicine, or a Board-certified psychiatrist; or
• A New Jersey licensed advanced practice nurse who is a certified clinical supervisor by the Certification Board, , or is an LCADC.

** American Heart Association Heart Saver CPR/AED Certification required

Job Setting/Physical Demands:

Contact staff, patients/clients, and family members.

Mostly sedentary with occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling,

Contact staff, patients/clients, and family members.

Mostly sedentary with occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching

Subject to varying and unpredictable situations

Handles emergency and crisis situations

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range.

$90,000 - $130,000 annually

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

Please note that selection of the candidate for any position will depend on several factors, including the individual’s educational background, skills, and professional experience.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Masters of Social Work or better.

Experience

Required

5 years:

5 years:

A minimum of 5 years of experience in a substance abuse treatment setting is required.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Lic. Clin Soc Worker

LCADC

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