Program Director

Program DirectorDedicated. Compassionate. Inspiring. Rewarding.These are just some of the words to describe what it's like working at YCS. YCS employees are devoted professionals who have a passion for helping children, adolescents and adults.Do you share the same qualities?Kilbarchan IRTS (Intensive Residential Treatment Service Unit) in Paterson, NJ provides short term emergency placement for adolescent boys and girls including clinical and psychiatric evaluations and discharge planning. The site is currently hiring for a Program Director.The Program Director will be expected to run a small 6 bed unit. They will supervise the clinical team as well as residential staff. They must be able to implement programing and be responsible for contract requirements. They will ensure all staff are up to date on required training and work closely with families and clients.Job Duties:Lead the interdisciplinary team; assessing treatment needs; coordinating treatment activities and input and or developing of treatment plansMentor other staff members on the therapeutic approach and provide clinical supervisionEnsure clinical supervision is provided to all clinical staffMake recommendations in hiring, disciplinary action, promotion, and terminationDevelop yearly program goals and objectives geared at program enhancement.Provide supervision and consultation to both licensed and certified social workers or registered nurse (supervision responsibilities are according to licensure)Responsible for staff development by ensuring coordination and completion of providing in-service training, training required by licensing agency and Core Competency training.Must cooperate with the licensee and the applicable State department or division licensing unit with any legally mandated inspections or investigationsJob Requirements:2-3 years of experience working with adolescent population, specifically psychiatric populationCurrent NJ LCSW or LPCMaster's DegreeA team player with great communication skillsTime management and organization skillsFamiliar with Nurtured Heart Approach a plusYCS provides a competitive compensation package. Benefits for full-time employees include:Medical, Dental, and VisionPaid time off (Vacation, Personal, Sick time)Life insurance / disability benefits/ health and wellness programs403 (B) savings and investment plansPotential public service loan forgivenessEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.