Program Director, Behavioral Health & Children's Services

Mental Health Association; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401k match

Paid time off

Job summary

The Mental Health Association seeks a Program Director for the Center for Behavioral Health and Riskin Children’s Center programs, based in our Montclair office. This role leads daily operations, including clinical, marketing, and financial aspects, and oversees staff performance and supervision.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree in a mental health discipline with licensure; LCSW preferred, and at least five years in mental health services with two years in supervision.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a mental health field required.
• Professional licensure required; LCSW preferred.
• Minimum five years of mental health experience.
• Minimum two years of supervisory experience.
• Leadership and team-building skills essential.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends/holidays for 24/7 availability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of CBH and RCC including clinical, marketing and financial aspects.
• Hire staff and directly supervise performance outcomes.
• Provide clinical supervision to non-fully licensed staff including LSWs/LACs/interns.
• Oversee billing procedures with Medicaid, Medicare, MCOs and other providers.
• In consultation with Medical Director and psychiatrists, supervise clinical staff in individual, group and family treatment.
• Monitor compliance with cultural competence and evidence-based practices.
• Provide direct clinical services including intake and assessment.
• Develop and implement performance improvement measures and monitor outcomes for CBH and RCC.
• Maintain and analyze statistics and reports for state oversight.
• Monitor documentation in the electronic clinical record for compliance and accuracy.
• Ensure license and accreditation obligations (CN&L, CARF, etc.).
• Administrative oversight of part-time psychiatrists/APN.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Sr. Director of Clinical Services.

Skills

Leadership

Team-building

Supervisory experience

Flexibility

Crisis availability

Education

Master’s degree in a mental health discipline

Professional license (LCSW preferred)

Job description

The Mental Health Association seeks a Program Director for the Center for Behavioral Health and Riskin Children’s Center programs, based in our Montclair office. This role leads daily operations, including clinical, marketing, and financial aspects, and oversees staff performance and supervision.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree in a mental health discipline with licensure; LCSW preferred, and at least five years in mental health services with two years in supervision.