Senior Program Director, Behavioral Health & Reentry

Volunteers of America Delaware Valley; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers of America Delaware Valley is seeking an experienced Program Director 4 to oversee our residential community release facility within the Behavioral Health and Reentry Services Division.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, ensure quality care and program integrity, manage client care delivery, and maintain licensing compliance while engaging in therapeutic work and outcome tracking.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or related Human Services field.
• At least 5 years of relevant management experience (or a bachelor’s degree with 7 years in the field).
• Proven experience in clinical assessment, mental status evaluation, and treatment planning.
• Strong working knowledge of the DSM and psychotherapeutic models.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Budget management and team-building experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet agency driving standards.
• Bilingual fluency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver client-centered advocacy, clinical consultation, and ongoing treatment planning.
• Supervise staff, conduct performance evaluations, and ensure training compliance.
• Monitor contract and accreditation compliance across clinical and operational domains.
• Maintain and revise the Program Policy and Procedures Manual.
• Support budget planning and operational forecasting.
• Lead team meetings, house/client forums, and staff development initiatives.
• Ensure HIPAA and confidentiality standards are upheld across the program.
• Represent the agency in external coalitions, partnerships, and professional forums.
• Conduct regular unscheduled visits to evaluate program functioning and safety.
• Foster community partnerships and internal cohesion across clinical disciplines.
• Participate in agency-wide outcome tracking and quality assurance efforts.

Skills

Management experience

Clinical assessment

Mental status evaluation

Treatment planning

Communication skills

Leadership

Budget management

Team-building

Driving

Bilingual (plus)

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or related Human Services field

Bachelor’s degree with 7 years in the field

Job description

Volunteers of America Delaware Valley is seeking an experienced Program Director 4 to oversee our residential community release facility within the Behavioral Health and Reentry Services Division.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, ensure quality care and program integrity, manage client care delivery, and maintain licensing compliance while engaging in therapeutic work and outcome tracking.