School-Based Clinical Program Director (K-12)

Effective School Solutions; Piscataway Township, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401K plan with employer match

PTO and paid holidays

CEUs and professional development

Job summary

Effective School Solutions is seeking a Clinical Program Director for NuView Academy in Piscataway, NJ. This role leads the clinical and operational success of an in-school program serving K-12 students with high-level needs, including coordination with school leadership and families.

The position emphasizes independently licensed clinical leadership, program development, and cross‑agency collaboration, with a strong emphasis on crisis management and data‑driven improvement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related mental health field.
• Active, independent clinical license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) in NJ.
• Certification to provide clinical supervision.
• 6–8 years providing clinical services to children and adolescents with significant behavioral, emotional, or mental health challenges.
• 3–5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a clinical setting.
• Proven ability to build trust with school administrators, families, and community partners.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation/EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekly individual clinical supervision (~9 hours/week) to Clinicians and Mental Health Technicians, including consultation and oversight for individual, group, and family interventions.
• Lead weekly consultation meetings on treatment planning, progress monitoring, and documentation compliance.
• Represent ESS in IEP meetings, manifestation determinations, disciplinary hearings, and re‑entry planning following hospitalization or disciplinary action.
• Coordinate care across families, school staff, psychiatrists, and community providers so students move smoothly across the full continuum of care.
• Collaborate with the psychiatrist on medication management — appointment setting, confirmation, and follow‑through with families and the school nurse.
• Build multidisciplinary partnerships that support students' academic, behavioral, and emotional success.
• Lead family engagement efforts, including a monthly in‑person parent support group and educational programming.
• Serve as the program's go‑to expert for managing crises and high‑risk student situations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Project management

MS Office / EHR proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Social Work / Counseling / MFT or related field

Active, independent clinical license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) in NJ

Certification to provide clinical supervision

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Effective School Solutions is seeking a Clinical Program Director for NuView Academy in Piscataway, NJ. This role leads the clinical and operational success of an in-school program serving K-12 students with high-level needs, including coordination with school leadership and families.

The position emphasizes independently licensed clinical leadership, program development, and cross‑agency collaboration, with a strong emphasis on crisis management and data‑driven improvement.