Community Support Services - Assistant Director

Cumberland County Guidance Center•Millville, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead a Team That Helps Individuals Thrive in the Community. Take the next step in your behavioral health leadership career while helping individuals living with serious mental illness achieve recovery, independence, and community integration. Cumberland County Guidance Center is seeking a Full-Time Community Support Services (CSS) Assistant Director to join our leadership team in Millville, New Jersey. This is an outstanding opportunity for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Clinical Supervisor, Behavioral Health Manager, or Community Mental Health Leader who is passionate about staff development, community-based services, recovery-oriented care, and improving outcomes for individuals receiving behavioral health treatment. As the CSS Assistant Director, you'll support program operations, supervise case management staff, provide clinical guidance, and help ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centered services throughout Cumberland County.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related Human Services field
Active New Jersey License: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
Minimum one (1) year of supervisory or leadership experience
Minimum two (2) years of behavioral health, mental health, community support services, or case management experience
Knowledge of community resources, rehabilitation services, behavioral healthcare systems, and social service supports
Valid New Jersey driver's license with acceptable driving history
Strong leadership and staff development abilities
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage competing priorities in a community-based setting
Commitment to recovery-oriented and person-centered care
Ability to work a flexible 40-hour schedule
Availability for occasional evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call responsibilities
Ability to provide field-based supervision and community support as needed

Nice To Haves

Spanish-English bilingual skills
Experience in Community Support Services (CSS) programs
Experience with case management, psychiatric rehabilitation, or community-based behavioral health services
Experience conducting clinical supervision or staff coaching
Experience with quality improvement, compliance monitoring, and program development
Knowledge of DMHAS regulations and community mental health services

Responsibilities

Assist with oversight and administration of Community Support Services (CSS) programs
Supervise, support, and mentor case managers and community-based behavioral health staff
Conduct rehabilitation assessments and assist with service planning activities
Promote community integration, psychiatric rehabilitation, and recovery-focused care
Provide field supervision, staff coaching, and clinical support
Respond to crises and assist with intervention and stabilization efforts as needed
Ensure compliance with agency policies, DMHAS standards, and regulatory requirements
Monitor documentation quality, service delivery expectations, and program outcomes
Participate in on-call responsibilities and leadership coverage as needed