DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
About The Position
South Jersey Behavioral Health Resources, Inc. (SJBHR) is seeking an experienced and compassionate leader to serve as Director of Residential Services. This role involves providing strategic, clinical, and administrative leadership for adult mental health rehabilitation residential services and supportive housing programs. The position offers an opportunity to lead a dedicated team, drive program excellence, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals living with serious mental illness. SJBHR is committed to improving lives through high-quality behavioral health services and support programs, fostering independence, confidence, stability, and success for those they serve.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related mental health discipline
- Minimum of five years of experience providing mental health services
- Minimum of two years of supervisory experience in residential services
- Demonstrated clinical proficiency in serving individuals with serious and persistent mental illness
- Valid driver's license and driving record that meets insurance carrier requirements
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to utilize electronic health records and related information systems
- Ability to successfully complete all required agency training
Nice To Haves
- Professional licensure or eligibility for licensure
- Experience working with individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders (MICA)
- Previous experience overseeing multiple residential programs
- Experience with budgeting, program development, and regulatory compliance
Responsibilities
- Direct, plan, supervise, and coordinate residential service operations and staff
- Provide clinical and administrative oversight to residential programs
- Develop program policies, goals, objectives, staffing plans, and operational procedures
- Hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and support residential staff
- Ensure compliance with agency policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards
- Develop and manage annual budgets and oversee effective resource utilization
- Monitor program outcomes and participate in quality improvement initiatives
- Ensure completion and monitoring of clinical assessments and related documentation
- Review clinical records to ensure compliance with policies and regulations
- Establish and maintain relationships with community providers, funding sources, and governmental agencies
- Facilitate staff meetings, supervisory sessions, and program communication processes
- Promote wellness, recovery, person-centered services, and continuity of care
Benefits
- Annual salary of $85,000
- DailyPay Access to Earned Wages Before Payday
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Company-Paid Training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
