Program Director (883-1223)

Youth Consultation Service (YCS); Vineland (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Consultation Service (YCS) in Vineland is seeking a Program Director to oversee clinical and operational aspects of our residential program. You will supervise the clinical team and residential staff, building an effective, supportive team to ensure high-quality youth care.

The role emphasizes leadership, program development, staff training, and compliance with licensing and contractual requirements. Strong communication, time management, and collaborative skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience working with adolescent population, specifically psychiatric population.
• 1 year supervisory experience.
• Master’s Degree (clinically-based).
• A team player with great communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organization skills.
• Familiar with Nurtured Heart Approach a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the interdisciplinary team; assess treatment needs; coordinate treatment activities and input and/or develop treatment plans.
• Provide individual and group therapy to residents when necessary to meet contractual requirements.
• Create program schedule to ensure service deliverables and balance between treatment and enjoyment for youth.
• Make recommendations in hiring, disciplinary actions, promotions, and termination.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Time management

Organization

Nurtured Heart Approach

Education

Master’s Degree (clinically-based)

Job description

Great management opportunity working at the highest level of clinical care in the state's Children's System of Care! Work within a strong interdisciplinary team to ensure the best quality of care to the youth we serve. Flexible hours can be accommodated to meet your needs.

As a Program Director you will oversee the clinical and operational aspects of our program Vineland PCH.

You will supervise the clinical team as well as residential staff and be able to build and maintain an effective team that can rely on and support one another.

Job Duties:

• Lead the interdisciplinary team; assessing treatment needs; coordinating treatment activities and input and or developing of treatment plans
• When necessary, assist with meeting contractual requirements by providing individual and group therapy to residents
• Create program schedule to ensure service deliverables are met and youth have a balance between treatment and enjoyment.
• Make recommendations in hiring, disciplinary action, promotion, and termination
• Develop yearly program goals and objectives geared at program enhancement.
• Responsible for staff development by ensuring coordination and completion of providing in-service training, training required by licensing agency and Core Competency training.
• Ensure compliance with applicable State departments and prepare for inspections and audits

Job Requirements:

• 3 years of experience working with adolescent population, specifically psychiatric population
• 1 year supervisory experience
• Master's Degree-( clinically-based)
• A team player with great communication skills
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Familiar with Nurtured Heart Approach a plus

YCS is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer