Remote Statewide Mental Health Programs Coordinator

New Jersey Courts; Trenton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Remote work up to 2 days per week

Job summary

New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a highly motivated Statewide Mental Health Program Coordinator to support 15 local Probation divisions, develop policies, and provide expert guidance on mental health supervision. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for policy creation, training, and statewide program oversight.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience, with hybrid work options and a focus on data-driven program administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 3 years of professional experience in program development, coordination, or administration.
• Experience with policy development and training preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, development, and implementation of the Mental Health Diversion Program and with ongoing oversight.
• Continue implementation of the statewide Mental Health Supervision program.
• Write policy and procedure for the Mental Health Diversion program.
• Serve as Central Office point person for vicinage diversion liaisons and facilitate monthly planning meetings providing high level technical expertise, information, and updates.
• Lead the data collection efforts for the Diversion and Probation programs.
• Design data collection strategies and reports to measure evidence-based practices in the mental health supervision model.
• Provide technical assistance to vicinages in determining caseload placement for probation clients referred for specialized supervision on the mental health caseloads.
• Identify training needs and assist with developing curriculum for training for mental health and other probation supervision officers and supervisors in accord with specialized supervision models and the needs of vicinage staff. Provide training, as needed.
• Develop power point presentations, provide oral presentations, and written reports to high level Judiciary and external groups, as necessary.
• Answer inquiries from vicinage Probation staff regarding strategies and treatment options for mental health clients.
• Perform public speaking duties in forums representing the AOC in discussions on the supervision of justice-involved individuals with mental health/behavioral health conditions.
• Perform liaison duties with outside agencies and universities performing research and measuring outcomes on mental health and risk-based clients.
• Partner with other divisions and treatment agencies in the development of best practices for the supervision of justice-involved individuals in the Mental Health Diversion and Probation programs.
• Staff the statewide mental health committee and collaborate with the chair to develop and advance training, policy, and procedure recommendations related to mental health supervision. Provide leadership, coordination, and ongoing support to promote the committee's effectiveness and statewide goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Technical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a highly motivated Statewide Mental Health Program Coordinator to support 15 local Probation divisions, develop policies, and provide expert guidance on mental health supervision. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for policy creation, training, and statewide program oversight.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience, with hybrid work options and a focus on data-driven program administration.