Outpatient Behavioral Health Program Manager

Care Plus NJ, Inc.; Bloomfield (NJ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life & AD&D insurance

STD & LTD coverage

Generous Paid Time Off

Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium H

403B Plan and Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount and Rewards Program

Job summary

Care Plus NJ, Inc. is seeking an Outpatient Clinical Manager for the Bloomfield location.

This on-site role leads clinical operations for outpatient behavioral health services, providing supervision and ensuring regulatory compliance, evidence-based practices, and trauma-informed care. Responsibilities include supervising therapists, coordinating care with providers, overseeing intake and treatment planning, monitoring outcomes, and leading quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative supervision to therapists, case managers, care coordinators, and other behavioral health staff.
• Review clinical documentation, treatment plans, assessments, and progress notes for quality and accuracy.
• Support staff performance, professional development, and ongoing training in evidence-based practices.
• Coordinate care with internal and external providers, including primary care, substance use treatment programs, hospitals, and community partners.
• Oversee client intake, assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and discharge processes.
• Analyze program outcomes and quality metrics; implement corrective action plans and performance improvement initiatives as needed
• Counsel and support staff with program and client-related issues, fostering a collaborative work environment, ensuring a culture of recovery, resilience, and trauma-informed care.
• Assist with program development, staffing plans, budgeting, and operational goals.
• Facilitate weekly treatment team meetings and participate in leadership meetings, audits, and regulatory reviews.
• Recruit, hire, and train, clinical and program staff, as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, health and safety standards, and professional conduct guidelines.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Program management

Administrative leadership

Supervisory experience

Driver's license

Education

Master's Degree in Counseling or Social Work or related field

Job description

Outpatient Clinical Manager – Bloomfield Location (LCSW/LPC)

Location: Bloomfield
On-site FT 40 hours
Salary: $72,500

What We Offer:

• Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation
• 403B Plan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount and Rewards Program

Job Summary:As the Clinical Program Manager, you will be responsible for the oversight, coordination, and delivery of high-quality outpatient behavioral health services, primarily out of our Bloomfield location. This leadership role provides clinical supervision, ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, and evidence-based practices, and promotes a person-centered, trauma-informed approach to care. The Clinical Program Manager supports staff development, quality improvement initiatives, and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure positive client outcomes and access to comprehensive behavioral health services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical and administrative supervision to therapists, case managers, care coordinators, and other behavioral health staff.
• Review clinical documentation, treatment plans, assessments, and progress notes for quality and accuracy.
• Support staff performance, professional development, and ongoing training in evidence-based practices.
• Coordinate care with internal and external providers, including primary care, substance use treatment programs, hospitals, and community partners.
• Oversee client intake, assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and discharge processes.
• Analyze program outcomes and quality metrics; implement corrective action plans and performance improvement initiatives as needed
• Counsel and support staff with program and client-related issues, fostering a collaborative work environment, ensuring a culture of recovery, resilience, and trauma-informed care.
• Assist with program development, staffing plans, budgeting, and operational goals.
• Facilitate weekly treatment team meetings and participate in leadership meetings, audits, and regulatory reviews.
• Recruit, hire, and train, clinical and program staff, as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, health and safety standards, and professional conduct guidelines.

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field as required by program regulations & standards.
• Must possess a current professional license (LCSW/LPC) 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

Don't believe you meet all the preferred requirements? Apply anyway!

Studies have shown that women, communities of color, and historically underrepresented individuals are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. At Care Plus NJ Inc, we are committed to building a workforce that is representative of all members of our community.

About Care Plus New Jersey:
Care Plus 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. Care Plus 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.