Who Our Client Is:

Our client is a diverse, non-profit, human services organization which includes approved private schools for students with disabilities and unmatched services for children and adults of all ages. Built on a solid foundation of core values, providing safety, possessing compassion, and promoting individuality, they strive to improve the life of every individual served. Their goal is to ensure that each individual’s needs are met, and customized services are provided and partnered with passionate, committed, and talented professionals in a safe environment. Over 440 individuals are currently employed by our client and this dedicated and talented staff provides services to over 1,800 individuals. Over the course of its history, they have evolved, driving positive change through innovative development and expansion of services providing new opportunities throughout their community embracing differences and improving lives. 

What Our Client Needs:

Our client is looking for a Director for their Partial Care program. The purpose of this program is to provide the Partial Care Service leadership and other clinical services to the adults served through agreements with local and state agencies, private practitioners, and grants. Your role is to provide clinical direction and oversight of adult Partial Care program elements through knowledge of the bio-psycho-social paradigm. 

What You’ll Do:

• Direct the supervisory staff in the planning, development, and daily operations of the adult ACT Partial Care Program
• Participate in budget and financial management of the program elements
• Provides clinical direction and monitors the training/professional growth of staff, students/interns/volunteers
• Oversees all treatment team conferences
• Directs the ACT Supervisor in the recruitment, screening, hiring, orientation, evaluation and training of program staff
• Provides crisis intervention and follow-up treatment as necessary
• May be on-call 24/7
• Participates as a member in a variety of committees & boards throughout the Mental Health Child, Adolescent & Adult community
• Takes lead responsibility in meeting and/or exceeding all State Licensure requirements for the ACT Partial Care Service
• Provides consultative services to Human Services Division staff and to other community agencies in the field regarding Serious and Persistent Mental Impairment (SPMI) adult issues and services to our client population
• Maintains established division policies & procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards
• Guards the confidentiality of client information from both outside persons and Archway Programs employees whom do not require this information to perform their job functions
• Provide culturally sensitive services that are based on knowledge of cultural diversity to Accomplish quality client care
• Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience, and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Archway Programs standards
• Performs other duties as may be deemed appropriate by the CEO

What You’ll Need:

• Masters Degree in one of the mental health professions
• NJ State Licensure as independent practitioner (LCSW, LPC, etc.)
• 1-3 years clinical and some demonstrable supervisory experience
• Supervised clinical internship by licensed mental health professional during Masters Degree program
• Eligibility for licensure in NJ as per regulation by the Dept of Consumer Affairs/Professional Board
• Current LCSW or LPC level Clinical Licensure in the State of New Jersey
• Knowledge of the program and agency objectives, purpose, policies, standards and procedures involved in the psychiatric care of individuals after a period of training
• Knowledge of medicines administered and side effects.
• Ability to keep essential records and observe, identify individuals’ unusual behavior and record or communicate these observations
• Must consent to an initial and annual criminal background check. The following will preclude a driver or attendant from providing services under this Agreement:

1. conviction for driving while intoxicated or under the influence of a controlled substance within the previous three (3) years
2. plea of guilty or nolo contendere or conviction for any felony that is sexual in nature or involves a child, the elderly, domestic abuse, drugs, weapons or violence in the previous seven (7) years

• Ability to establish and maintain a supportive, positive therapeutic relationship with individuals
• Ability to understand and identify the symptoms of common consumer’s diagnoses
• Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the organization
• Assist in transportation of consumers as needed
• Appointees will be required to possess a valid driver’s license only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position
• Knowledge of behavioral and/or psychodynamic approaches to treatment and assessment.
• Intake assessment skills
• Treatment skills in individual, group, and family modalities
• Demonstrates professionalism at all times. Display empathy and positive regard for others in written, verbal and non-verbal communications. Work and communicate effectively as a team with colleagues and consumers by practicing punctuality, respect for deadlines, collaborative problem solving, and honest communication. Build trusting relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, maturity and responsibility, even in the face of stress or demanding workplace conditions.

What They Offer:

All full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits on the first day of the month after their date of hire:

• Medical, dental, vision
• 401k
• Medical and dependent flexible spending accounts
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program, SwiftMD telemedicine, pre-paid legal services, discount programs and financial wellness planning.