COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Cumberland County Guidance Center • Millville, NJ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Guidance Center is seeking an Assistant Director for its Community Support Services (CSS) Program. This role involves leadership in delivering recovery-focused interventions to support rehabilitation goals across eight dimensions of wellness. The Assistant Director will teach skills using evidence-based practices such as Illness Management and Recovery, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Strategies directly in the community. The position requires competency in Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Universal Substance Abuse Screening, engaging individuals through assessment and intervention.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a human service discipline (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Counseling)
• Active New Jersey licensure: LAC, LAMFT, or LSW
• One year of supervisory experience
• Two years of experience in mental health or behavioral health
• Knowledge of community resources and agencies
• Possession of a valid New Jersey driver's license with a clean five-year driving record that meets organizational standards and qualifies for insurance coverage
• Willingness to work a flexible 40-hour schedule, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and participation in an on-call rotation
• A background check is required

Nice To Haves

• Spanish-speaking preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Engage in advocacy
• Facilitate service linkages
• Foster community integration for individuals enrolled in the program
• Support the development of daily living and social skills
• Complete rehabilitation assessments and plans
• Provide crisis intervention when necessary
• Contribute to programmatic oversight under clinical supervision
• Ensure adherence to regulations
• Lead quality improvement efforts
• Facilitate administrative processes (including representative payee funds)
• Support in-field supervision and staff training
• Participate in team and clinical review meetings to coordinate care

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $60,000
• Health, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Pension plan
• Vacation, personal, and sick leave
• Additional compensation for qualified Spanish-speaking candidates
• Employee discounts (auto insurance, event tickets, wireless services, and more)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager