DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
Abraxas Youth & Family Services
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Job summary
South Jersey Behavioral Health Resources, Inc. in Pennsauken, NJ is seeking a Director of Residential Services to lead adult mental health rehabilitation residential services and supportive housing programs.
You will supervise staff, ensure program quality, manage budgets, and strengthen community partnerships while advancing recovery-focused care.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related mental health discipline.
- Minimum of five years of mental health services experience.
- Minimum of two years supervisory experience in residential services.
- Demonstrated clinical proficiency serving individuals with serious mental illness.
- Valid driver's license and driving record that meets insurance requirements.
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to utilize electronic health records and related information systems.
- Ability to successfully complete all required agency training.
Responsibilities
- Direct, plan, supervise, and coordinate residential service operations and staff.
- Provide clinical and administrative oversight to residential programs.
- Develop program policies, goals, staffing plans, and procedures.
- Hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and support residential staff.
- Ensure compliance with agency policies, regulatory requirements, and standards.
- Develop and manage annual budgets and oversee resource use.
- Monitor program outcomes and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Ensure completion and monitoring of clinical assessments and documentation.
- Review clinical records for policy and regulatory compliance.
- Establish and maintain relationships with community providers and funders.
- Facilitate staff meetings and program communications.
- Promote wellness, recovery-focused care, and continuity of care.
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Job description
- Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines
- Strengthen Residential Services
At South Jersey Behavioral Health Resources, Inc., we believe every person deserves access to high-quality behavioral health services that support recovery, wellness, and independence.
We’re seeking an experienced and compassionate leader who is committed to advancing behavioral health services and strengthening residential programs for individuals living with serious mental illness. This is an opportunity to lead a dedicated team, drive program excellence, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve.
Whether you’re an established behavioral health leader or looking to take the next step in your leadership career, we provide the support, resources, and opportunities needed to help you succeed while making a difference every day.
South Jersey Behavioral Health Resources, Inc. (SJBHR) is dedicated to improving lives through high-quality behavioral health services and support programs throughout the community.
Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, stability, and success while promoting dignity, respect, wellness, recovery, and personal choice.
Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting individuals in reaching their goals and living healthier, more fulfilling lives.
- Annual salary of $85,000
- DailyPay Access to Earned Wages Before Payday
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Company-Paid Training
Benefit eligibility may vary based on employment status and plan requirements.
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Leadership Development Programs
- Continuing Education Opportunities
- Licensing and Certification Support
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines
- Lead Programs That Change Lives
- Support Recovery and Wellness
- Guide and Develop Clinical Teams
- Strengthen Residential Services
- Build Community Partnerships
- Join a Mission-Driven Organization
As a Director of Residential Services, you will provide strategic, clinical, and administrative leadership for adult mental health rehabilitation residential services and supportive housing programs.
Key responsibilities include:
- Direct, plan, supervise, and coordinate residential service operations and staff
- Provide clinical and administrative oversight to residential programs
- Develop program policies, goals, objectives, staffing plans, and operational procedures
- Hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and support residential staff
- Ensure compliance with agency policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards
- Develop and manage annual budgets and oversee effective resource utilization
- Monitor program outcomes and participate in quality improvement initiatives
- Ensure completion and monitoring of clinical assessments and related documentation
- Review clinical records to ensure compliance with policies and regulations
- Establish and maintain relationships with community providers, funding sources, and governmental agencies
- Facilitate staff meetings, supervisory sessions, and program communication processes
- Promote wellness, recovery, person-centered services, and continuity of care
- Compassionate
- Dependable
- Strong Clinical Leader
- Strategic Thinker
- Team-Oriented
- Service-Focused
- Professional
- Positive and Solution-Oriented
- Committed to Recovery-Focused Care
- Passionate About Supporting Individuals with Mental Health Needs
- Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related mental health discipline
- Minimum of five years of experience providing mental health services
- Minimum of two years of supervisory experience in residential services
- Demonstrated clinical proficiency in serving individuals with serious and persistent mental illness
- Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets insurance carrier requirements
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to utilize electronic health records and related information systems
- Ability to successfully complete all required agency training
- Professional licensure or eligibility for licensure
- Experience working with individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders (MICA)
- Previous experience overseeing multiple residential programs
- Experience with budgeting, program development, and regulatory compliance
- Full-Time
- Primarily weekday business hours
- Additional hours as necessary to support program operations and staff
- Leadership availability for residential services oversight
- Location: Pennsauken, NJ
South Jersey Behavioral Health Resources, Inc. is part of the Inperium family of companies.
Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.
Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.
All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.
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