Program Director | Lawrence Township, NJ

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health Insurance Stipend

Job summary

Greater New Jersey Behavioral Health LLC is seeking a dedicated Program Director to lead clinical programming at its Lawrence Township, NJ location. This full-time, on-site role offers a daytime schedule and the opportunity to guide treatment quality and staff collaboration within a trauma-informed environment.

The selected candidate will oversee PHP, IOP, and outpatient services, ensure evidence-based practices, and advance client outcomes while maintaining compliance with regulatory

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a behavioral health field from an accredited institution.
• Active, unrestricted New Jersey clinical licensure as LCSW, LPC, or LMFT.
• 1–2 years of relevant behavioral health experience.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and evidence-based treatments.
• Ability to coordinate programming and lead a team onsite.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of clinical programming.
• Coordinate evidence-based treatment approaches across PHP, IOP, and outpatient care.
• Promote trauma-informed practices and client-centered care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support treatment planning and continuity of care.
• Monitor operations to ensure regulatory compliance and service quality.
• Foster a professional, ethical treatment environment for staff and clients.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and program effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health 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

Required

• 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.