School-Based Program Manager - Clinical & Operations Lead

Care Plus NJ, Inc.; Rochelle Park (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental

Life & AD&D insurance

STD & LTD coverage

Paid Time Off

Hourly wages & holiday pay

403B Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

CarePlus New Jersey is seeking a Program Manager to provide day-to-day operational, administrative, supervisory, and clinical support across our School-Based Services and School-Based Health Center programs.

This role supervises staff, oversees daily operations, monitors productivity and quality, partners with schools, assists with onboarding and staff development, and provides flexible clinical coverage as needed to ensure continuity of care for children, adolescents, and families.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field from an accredited college.
• Valid NJ licensure to practice clinical therapy (LPC, LCSW) and Certification to Supervise.
• Experience providing clinical services to adults, children/adolescents and groups with serious and persistent mental illness or substance use.
• Must have prior experience working with children and adolescents in a school or clinical setting; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical therapy services through in-person and telehealth sessions, delivering individual, couples, family, and group therapy using evidence-based practices.
• Conduct assessments and diagnoses by evaluating clients' mental health, emotional well-being, behavioral concerns, and treatment needs, utilizing appropriate diagnostic tools and criteria.
• Develop and manage treatment plans by creating individualized care plans, monitoring client progress, and adjusting interventions to meet evolving needs and goals.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions and crisis support using modalities such as CBT, DBT, and other evidence-based approaches, while providing crisis intervention, risk assessments, and safety planning when necessary.
• Collaborate and educate by working with multidisciplinary teams, community resources, clients, and families to coordinate care and provide psychoeducation on mental health, coping skills, and wellness strategies.
• Maintain professional standards through accurate documentation, compliance with ethical and licensing requirements, ongoing professional development, and advocacy for client well-being and access to care.

Education

Master's degree in psychology or related field

Job description

CarePlus New Jersey is seeking a Program Manager to provide day-to-day operational, administrative, supervisory, and clinical support across our School-Based Services and School-Based Health Center programs.

This role supervises staff, oversees daily operations, monitors productivity and quality, partners with schools, assists with onboarding and staff development, and provides flexible clinical coverage as needed to ensure continuity of care for children, adolescents, and families.