17 director jobs found

Located in Mount Holly within the local community, the Alles Program is a Specialty Bed living unit serving five girls ages 12-15. The program was developed and operates with a specific Trauma-Informed treatment approach to serve the youth with a program that is uniquely tailored to the particular needs of the youth in a manner that extends beyond the usual expectations of residential care. The Program Director is responsible for administration and supervision of the program. Supervises staff, and monitors statistical information. Represents program in the community, as requested. Responsible for planning, developing & evaluating program to meet overall organizational goals/objectives. Provides after hours coverage as appropriate and as indicated. Follows all PI, HR, budget, contract requirements pursuant to the daily operations related to program functioning. Ensures program maintains daily census pursuant to contract requirements. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills...

Located in South Jersey within the local community, this program was developed and operates with a specific Trauma-Informed treatment approach to serve the youth with a program that is uniquely tailored to the particular needs of the youth in a manner that extends beyond the usual expectations of residential care. Responsible for administration and supervision of the program. Supervises staff and monitors statistical information. Represents program in the community, as requested. Responsible for planning, developing & evaluating program to meet overall organizational goals/objectives. Provides after hours coverage as appropriate and as indicated. Follows all PI, HR, budget, contract requirements pursuant to the daily operations related to program functioning. Ensures program maintains daily census pursuant to contract requirements. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the consumers served. Manages budgets and...

Located in South Jersey within the local community, this Specialty Bed living unit serves five adolescents. The program was developed and operates with a specific Trauma-Informed treatment approach to serve the youth with a program that is uniquely tailored to the particular needs of the youth in a manner that extends beyond the usual expectations of residential care. Responsible for administration and supervision of the program. Supervises staff and monitors statistical information. Represents program in the community, as requested. Responsible for planning, developing & evaluating program to meet overall organizational goals/objectives. Provides after hours coverage as appropriate and as indicated. Follows all PI, HR, budget, contract requirements pursuant to the daily operations related to program functioning. Ensures program maintains daily census pursuant to contract requirements. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any...

The Philanthropy and Grants Coordinator is responsible for managing various development functions as well as managing and executing the submission of grant applications. Working with a small team of colleagues, this individual will enjoy a variety of work assignments that include research and writing, creative marketing projects, engagement with donors and clients, and participation in a multitude of networking activities as well as dynamic fundraising events. Exciting opportunity to engage in a variety of advancement projects with a fun and friendly team. Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, primary position responsibilities include: Participate in community networking events that provide opportunities to identify and cultivate prospects. Assist the Foundation team as needed with events, collection drives and public opportunities. Assist the Foundation team with determining volunteer opportunities for potential corporate volunteer groups and help schedule...

The Crisis Specialist interviews consumers, completes assessment, treatment plans, and crisis intervention. Outreaches as required. Answers a 24 hour hotline. Expected to report for work in inclement weather. Additional tasks will be added at Director’s discretion. Legacy operates the State-designated Screening and Crisis Intervention Program for Burlington County, providing evaluations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to individuals experiencing a psychiatric crisis or posing a danger to self, others or property. We make it our priority to screen and triage individuals in crisis within community settings as opposed to a hospital setting. Our certified screeners and mental health professionals work together to stabilize the crisis and determine the most appropriate, least restrictive treatment option. Hours: Full Time; Available shifts include: Monday - Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday - Friday 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Monday -...

The Crisis Specialist interviews consumers, completes assessment, treatment plans, and crisis intervention. Outreaches as required. Answers a 24 hour hotline. Expected to report for work in inclement weather. Additional tasks will be added at Director’s discretion. Legacy operates the State-designated Screening and Crisis Intervention Program for Burlington County, providing evaluations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to individuals experiencing a psychiatric crisis or posing a danger to self, others or property. We make it our priority to screen and triage individuals in crisis within community settings as opposed to a hospital setting. Our certified screeners and mental health professionals work together to stabilize the crisis and determine the most appropriate, least restrictive treatment option. Hours: Part Time; Available shifts include: Monday-Wednesday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Rates & Benefits: This position pays a $1.00 shift differential for...

The Crisis Specialist interviews consumers, completes assessment, treatment plans, and crisis intervention. Outreaches as required. Answers a 24 hour hotline. Expected to report for work in inclement weather. Additional tasks will be added at Director’s discretion. Legacy operates the State-designated Screening and Crisis Intervention Program for Burlington County, providing evaluations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to individuals experiencing a psychiatric crisis or posing a danger to self, others or property. We make it our priority to screen and triage individuals in crisis within community settings as opposed to a hospital setting. Our certified screeners and mental health professionals work together to stabilize the crisis and determine the most appropriate, least restrictive treatment option. Hours: Part Time; Available shifts include: Wednesday - Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Rates & Benefits: This position pays a $1.00 shift differential for...

The Program Manager will supervise and ensure a safe environment and work with the Clinical Team Leader to establish a positive treatment program. Oversee the implementation and maintenance of a positive, strengths-based, developmentally appropriate therapeutic milieu that is in keeping with the values and clinical treatment philosophy of Legacy Treatment Services. The Program Manager serves as the House Manager and is responsible for the safety and security of the program, building, Consumers and staff. Position has primary responsibility for budgets, scheduling, and staff performance. Working with the Clinical Team Leader, the position has the responsibility of implementing programming within the residence. Primary duties and responsibilities include: Direct coordination of daily program activities. Residence leader. Hire, supervise and evaluate all Program staff, including emergency scheduling of "on call" staff members. Develop and implement orientation and training programs for...

The Program Manager supervises and ensures a safe environment and works with the Clinical Team Leader and Behaviorist to establish a positive treatment program for coed youth. Oversees the implementation and maintenance of a positive, strengths-based, developmentally appropriate therapeutic milieu that is in keeping with the values and clinical treatment philosophy of the Agency. Responsible for the safety and security of the program, building, residents and staff. Has primary responsibility for budgets, scheduling and staff performance. Working with the Clinical Team Leader and Behaviorist, has the responsibility of implementing programming within the residence. Primary duties and responsibilities include: Direct coordination of daily program activities. Act as the residence leader. Hire, supervise and evaluate all Program staff, including emergency scheduling of "on call" staff members. Develop and implement orientation and training programs for all Program employees. Participate...

Kairos House is a short-term residential program located in Burlington County that offers a safe, therapeutic option for those who are at risk of hospitalization due to exacerbation of their mental illness; or for those who need further stabilization and/or a transition period following an inpatient stay. Services include case management, treatment, housing assistance, wellness groups and life skills training. The Support Specialist provides mental health services to adults who have a chronic mental illness in a respite setting. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the consumers served. Provides direct supervision of the consumers residing in the residential setting. Provides crisis intervention as needed. Collaborates with community resources to link consumers to appropriate mental health and substance abuse providers. Provides social skills groups related to the consumer’s individual needs. Transports consumers...

The Life Skills Coach improves client well-being and functioning by assisting clinical case manager in the coordination of services that support TRAIL clients. Support services include helping clients 1) master an array of needed life skills, 2) to actively participate in community activities, 3) to provide alternative settings and means to explore clinical issues using direct care interventions based on treatment goals and objectives, and 4) conducting assessments including the Casey Life Skills Assessment. Position responsibilities include: • Provides psycho education to TRAIL clients and families, works with school system, employers, and medical and other professionals involved with the TRAIL clients. • Will complete routine documentation activities. • Model professional behavior, demonstrate rapport-building and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients and conform to Agency standards and codes of conduct. • Provide youth with in-person therapeutic support services...

The Allied Music Therapist will independently plan and facilitate music therapy groups, document client progress, and attend treatment team meetings. Draws from research in the field and previous experience to independently design therapeutic musical tasks that meet a variety of needs, interests, and abilities. Facilitates music therapy groups using a variety of methods. Assesses client needs and interests as well as musical and non-musical behaviors at outset of treatment and establish individual therapeutic goals. Plans, reviews, and assesses therapy sessions to monitor effectiveness as well as aid planning for future sessions. Observes, evaluates and documents both client behavior and content of musical contributions in group progress notes, offering insight into psychological implications of music-making and verbal processing when applicable. Teaches clients basic technical music skills, as needed to facilitate clients’ therapeutic progress. Expands clients’ music vocabulary,...

The Allied Music Therapist will independently plan and facilitate music therapy groups, document client progress, and attend treatment team meetings. Draws from research in the field and previous experience to independently design therapeutic musical tasks that meet a variety of needs, interests, and abilities. Facilitates music therapy groups using a variety of methods. Assesses client needs and interests as well as musical and non-musical behaviors at outset of treatment and establish individual therapeutic goals. Plans, reviews, and assesses therapy sessions to monitor effectiveness as well as aid planning for future sessions. Observes, evaluates and documents both client behavior and content of musical contributions in group progress notes, offering insight into psychological implications of music-making and verbal processing when applicable. Teaches clients basic technical music skills, as needed to facilitate clients’ therapeutic progress. Expands clients’ music vocabulary,...

We are currently seeking a Teacher of the Handicapped or Teacher of Students with Disabilities for a full-time permanent placement position in the Hainesport, NJ area. The teacher will provide direct instruction to students in accordance with each of their Individual Education Plans. Candidates must hold a New Jersey State certification as a Teacher of the Handicapped, Teacher of Students with Disabilities, and be highly qualified in the area of instruction. Responsibilities: Actively participate in ongoing quality improvement activities including but not limited to: serving as a member of a quality improvement team, customer input, incident/accident and client grievance review, peer record review and program evaluation/quality improvement projects Maintain accurate daily attendance records and perform other record keeping functions Maintain appropriate classroom discipline and provision of an atmosphere conducive to learning Participate in the development...

The Program Supervisor will be expected to participate in an on-call rotation in order to provide remote clinical backup and supervision to the Mobile Crisis Outreach Response Teams (MCORT). The Program Supervisor will review and sign-off on at least 20% of MCORTS reports for quality assurance purposes. Will manage and supervise direct care staff, including regular supervision, managing schedules, and addressing any performance issues. The 988 Program provides 24/7 mobile community outreach services to adults in crisis, including mental health, substance use, and suicidal emergencies. Staff dispatch to crises in teams of two, with a Crisis Response Specialist and a Peer Support Specialist, to provide assessment, risk assessment, safety planning, linkage to services, and follow-up care. The Program aims to provide crisis de-escalation without use of law enforcement unless necessary for consumer or team safety. Hours: Full time; some evening hours This position has the...

The Program Manager will supervise and ensure a safe environment and work with the Clinical Team Leader to establish a positive treatment program. Oversee the implementation and maintenance of a positive, strengths-base, developmentally appropriate therapeutic milieu that is in keeping with the values and clinical treatment philosophy of Legacy Treatment Services. The Program Manger serves as the House Manager and is responsible for the safety and security of the program, building, Consumers and staff. Position has primary responsibility for budgets, scheduling and staff performance. Working with the Clinical Team Leader, position has the responsibility of implementing programming within the residence. Primary duties and responsibilities include: Direct coordination of daily program activities. Residence leader. Hire, supervise and evaluate all Program staff, including emergency scheduling of "on call" staff members. Develop and implement orientation and training programs for all...

The Allied Therapist - Art provides weekly art group services and therapeutic support to consumers. Utilizes art therapy techniques and psychotherapeutic methods to support social skills, promote honest verbal and visual expression, encourage growth and catharsis through art process, build self-esteem and confidence, understand and identify emotions, and promote positive peer interactions and communication. Maintains coordination and collaboration with lead clinician and treatment teams. Maintains positive working relationships with consumers, direct care staff, and treatment team. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide support for consumers in coping with trauma, mental health, and behavior issues. Plans and facilitates tasks supportive of consumer treatment goals, and conducts individual sessions as needed. Attends weekly treatment teams meetings, documents all group and individual sessions. Must be able to work independently. Must be willing to travel between...