Program Director | Lawrence Township, NJ

Atlantic Health Strategies•Lawrence Township, NJ

3d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Greater New Jersey Behavioral Health LLC is seeking a dedicated Program Director to support the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based behavioral health services at its Lawrence Township, NJ location. This full-time, on-site leadership position offers a daytime schedule and the opportunity to guide clinical programming, promote treatment quality, and support a collaborative, trauma-informed environment for individuals experiencing mental health and co-occurring substance use conditions. The position offers an annual salary of $80,000 - $90,000, commensurate with experience and education.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.
Active, unrestricted New Jersey clinical licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience in behavioral health, mental health treatment, substance use disorder services, or a related clinical setting.
Working knowledge of evidence-based behavioral health treatment approaches, including trauma-informed care and services for individuals with mental health and co-occurring substance use conditions.
Ability to coordinate clinical programming, collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, and support consistent, high-quality treatment services.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to promote ethical clinical practices and a collaborative treatment environment.
Ability to work full-time, on-site in Lawrence Township, NJ, during scheduled daytime hours.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of clinical programming, promoting consistent, high-quality behavioral health services.
Support the implementation and coordination of individualized, evidence-based treatment approaches across applicable levels of care, including PHP, IOP, and outpatient services.
Promote clinically appropriate, trauma-informed treatment practices incorporating modalities such as CBT, DBT, psychoeducation, and relapse prevention.
Collaborate with clinical and interdisciplinary team members to support treatment planning, continuity of care, and positive client outcomes.
Monitor program operations and clinical service delivery to support organizational standards, treatment quality, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Foster a supportive, professional treatment environment that emphasizes collaboration, ethical clinical practice, and client-centered care.
Identify opportunities to strengthen clinical workflows, program effectiveness, and the overall quality of services provided.