Senior Director of School Based Services

Education Jobs NJ; Rochelle Park (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Coverage

Life & AD&D insurance

STD & LTD coverage

Generous PTO

403B Plan and Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount and Rewards Program

Job summary

CarePlus New Jersey is seeking a Senior Director of School Based Services in Rochelle Park to provide comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder services across community and school settings. You will lead clinical assessment, treatment planning, and care coordination while ensuring Medicaid and New Jersey regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work, NJ licensure, and at least five years of senior program leadership.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or other behavioral health disciplines from an accredited college or university.
• NJ License as required by program: LCSW, LPC, or LMFT.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible behavioral-health program leadership with supervisory and administrative responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and clinical direction for School-Based Services and set annual priorities.
• Advise senior leadership on service capacity, risks, staffing, and district needs.
• Establish scalable workflows, leadership structures, and accountability systems across programs and sites.
• Identify emerging risks and escalate matters requiring executive or HR involvement.
• Represent School-Based Services in agency leadership and cross-functional initiatives.
• Maintain partnerships with school districts and key decisionmakers.
• Oversee contracts, renewals, and reporting to align scope and district priorities.
• Monitor utilization, staffing capacity, partner satisfaction, and contract compliance.
• Use data and performance reviews to guide service improvements and renewals.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Clinical direction

Staff supervision

Community partnerships

Bilingual (plus)

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Senior Director of School Based Services

School-Based Services Senior Director

Primary Location: Rochelle Park

Schedule FT 40: Flexible

Salary: $85,000 - 93,000

What We Offer

• Health and Dental Coverage
• Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation
• 403B Plan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount and Rewards Program

Note: That's not all! We have even more benefits available. Our recruiting team will provide you with more information as you continue your interview process. Benefit eligibility is based on the specific requirements and criteria of each plan.

Job Summary

As the Senior Director, you will provide comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder services, including clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, and care coordination across community-based, office-based, and specialized programs. You will ensure individualized, recovery-oriented services and documentation comply with Medicaid and New Jersey regulatory standards. Additionally, you will provide clinical expertise, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and community resources to address service needs, support client engagement and recovery, and perform additional responsibilities as organizational needs evolve

What You Will Do

• Provide overall strategic and clinical direction for School-Based Services, establishing annual priorities aligned with Children & Family Division and agency goals.
• Advise senior leadership on service capacity, clinical and operational risks, staffing, school district needs, and growth opportunities.
• Establish scalable workflows, leadership structures, performance expectations, and accountability systems across programs and sites.
• Identify emerging risks and operational barriers, develops solutions, and escalates matters requiring executive, legal, compliance, finance, or HR involvement.
• Represent School-Based Services in agency leadership, strategic, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Serve as the senior relationship lead for school districts and maintains effective partnerships with administrators and key decisionmakers.
• Oversee implementation, service agreements, renewals, and contract performance, ensuring alignment of scope, staffing, deliverables, reporting, referrals, and district priorities.
• Monitor utilization, staffing capacity, partner satisfaction, and contract compliance; addresses service gaps, scope changes, and other concerns proactively.
• Use program data and performance reviews to guide service improvements, renewals, and decisions regarding additional resources or contract amendments.

What Makes You a Successful Candidate

• A Master's Degree in Social Work or other behavioral health disciplines from an accredited college or university.
• NJ License as required by program: LCSW, LPC, or LMFT
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible behavioral-health program leadership, including significant supervisory and administrative responsibility; school-based, child/adolescent, community mental health, or multi-site experience strongly preferred.
• Bilingual (Arabic, Creole, Korean, Polish, Spanish) a plus
• A valid driver's license is required and must be insurable by the agency's automobile insurance.

Studies have shown that women, communities of color, and historically underrepresented individuals are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. At CarePlus NJ Inc, we are committed to building a workforce that is representative of all members of our community.

Who Are We?

CarePlus New Jersey has been-and continues to be-a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life.

Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws.