STAR Program Manager - Mental Health Operations

Care Plus NJ, Inc.; Morris Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision

Life & AD&D insurance

STD & LTD coverage

Generous Paid Time Off

Competitive Holiday Compensation

403B Plan and Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount and Rewards Program

Job summary

CarePlus NJ Inc is seeking a Program Manager for our STAR Program. You will oversee operations, hire staff, assess training needs, supervise staff, and support clients on the path to wellness.

Based in Passaic and Morris with on-site work Mon-Fri 9-5 and monthly travel to STAR sites, you will lead Case Managers, Peer Recovery Specialists, and Therapists to deliver integrated services in a dynamic behavioral health environment.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field as required by program regulations & standards.
• Must possess one or a combination of the following: LCADC (with CCS), LCSW with Clinical Supervision Certificate, or LPC with supervisory experience (with ACS).
• At least 3 years of demonstrated professional experience providing clinical services to diverse populations, including crisis response/risk assessment and substance use.
• Must have a valid driver's license and must be insurable by agency's automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to assigned staff to enhance their skills sets, leadership qualities and administrative functions
• Provide ongoing support to staff to ensure completion of job responsibilities
• Oversee the program's day-to-day operations (hiring, staffing coverage, customer service, clinical documentation, triage, workflow design)
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with policies, laws, and regulatory agencies
• Evaluate staff productivity and documentation of service delivery
• Assist clients with concrete services and advocacy, interface with other systems, and follow up on referrals
• Assist with problem-solving for individual and family treatment and supportive interventions
• Provide educational/supportive group presentations on mental illness and addictions.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Program management

Crisis response

Documentation

Education

Master's Degree in Counseling/ Social Work

LCADC (with CCS)

LCSW with Clinical Supervision Certificate

LPC with supervisory experience (with ACS)

Job description

CarePlus NJ Inc is seeking a Program Manager for our STAR Program. You will oversee operations, hire staff, assess training needs, supervise staff, and support clients on the path to wellness.

Based in Passaic and Morris with on-site work Mon-Fri 9-5 and monthly travel to STAR sites, you will lead Case Managers, Peer Recovery Specialists, and Therapists to deliver integrated services in a dynamic behavioral health environment.