Program Director | Lawrence Township, NJ

Atlantic Health Strategies; Lawrence Township (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Stipend

Paid time off

Job summary

Greater New Jersey Behavioral Health LLC is actively seeking a Program Director to lead clinical programming at our Lawrence Township, NJ site. This on-site role oversees PHP, IOP, and outpatient services, guiding treatment quality in a trauma-informed setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in a behavioral health field, NJ-licensed (LCSW/LPC/LMFT), and 1–2 years of related experience. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with day hours on-site.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, MFT, or related field.
• Active NJ licensure as LCSW/LPC/LMFT.
• 1–2 years of relevant behavioral health experience.
• Knowledge of evidence-based trauma-informed care.
• Ability to coordinate clinical programming with interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; daytime on-site work in NJ.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of clinical programming.
• Coordinate evidence-based treatment approaches across PHP, IOP, and outpatient services.
• Promote trauma-informed treatment practices and relapse prevention.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support treatment planning and outcomes.
• Monitor operations to ensure standards and regulatory compliance.
• Foster a collaborative, ethical, client-centered treatment environment.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen workflows and program quality.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related field

Job description

Program Director | Lawrence Township, NJ

Lawrence Township, United States | Posted on 10/13/2026

Lawrence Township, NJ | $80,000 - $90,000 Annually | Full-Time | On-Site

About Greater New Jersey Behavioral Health LLC

Greater New Jersey Behavioral Health LLC is part of Resilience Behavioral Health of New Jersey, a client-centered, trauma-informed behavioral health treatment organization providing individualized care for individuals experiencing mental health and co-occurring substance use conditions. Its continuum of care includes Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Evening IOP, and traditional Outpatient services, along with counseling and psychiatric care.

Treatment is rooted in evidence-based and holistic approaches, including CBT, DBT, trauma-informed therapy, individual, group, and family therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, psychoeducation, and relapse prevention. As part of Resilience Behavioral Health of New Jersey, Greater New Jersey Behavioral Health LLC shares a commitment to helping clients address underlying challenges, develop sustainable coping skills, and build a foundation for long-term mental wellness and recovery.

The Opportunity

Greater New Jersey Behavioral Health LLC is seeking a dedicated Program Director to support the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based behavioral health services at its Lawrence Township, NJ location. This full-time, on-site leadership position offers a daytime schedule and the opportunity to guide clinical programming, promote treatment quality, and support a collaborative, trauma-informed environment for individuals experiencing mental health and co-occurring substance use conditions. The position offers an annual salary of $80,000 - $90,000, commensurate with experience and education.

What You'll Do

• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of clinical programming, promoting consistent, high-quality behavioral health services.
• Support the implementation and coordination of individualized, evidence-based treatment approaches across applicable levels of care, including PHP, IOP, and outpatient services.
• Promote clinically appropriate, trauma-informed treatment practices incorporating modalities such as CBT, DBT, psychoeducation, and relapse prevention.
• Collaborate with clinical and interdisciplinary team members to support treatment planning, continuity of care, and positive client outcomes.
• Monitor program operations and clinical service delivery to support organizational standards, treatment quality, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Foster a supportive, professional treatment environment that emphasizes collaboration, ethical clinical practice, and client-centered care.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen clinical workflows, program effectiveness, and the overall quality of services provided.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.
• Active, unrestricted New Jersey clinical licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
• Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience in behavioral health, mental health treatment, substance use disorder services, or a related clinical setting.
• Working knowledge of evidence-based behavioral health treatment approaches, including trauma-informed care and services for individuals with mental health and co-occurring substance use conditions.
• Ability to coordinate clinical programming, collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, and support consistent, high-quality treatment services.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to promote ethical clinical practices and a collaborative treatment environment.
• Ability to work full-time, on-site in Lawrence Township, NJ, during scheduled daytime hours.

Benefits and Compensation

• $80,000 - $90,000 annually, commensurate with experience and education
• Paid time off
• Health Insurance Stipend

This is a direct hire with Greater New Jersey Behavioral Health LLC. Atlantic Health Strategies is recruiting on their behalf.