Program Director $1,500 Sign-on Bonus

Dedicated. Compassionate. Inspiring. Rewarding. At YCS, our team is made up of mission-driven professionals who are passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and families through high-quality behavioral health services . If you're a strong clinical leader looking to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. About the Program Kilbarchan IRTS (Intensive Residential Treatment Service Unit) provides short-term, crisis stabilization and emergency residential placement for adolescent boys and girls. Services include clinical and psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, and discharge coordination . Position Overview The Program Director will oversee a 6-bed residential treatment program , providing clinical and administrative leadership while ensuring the delivery of trauma-informed, evidence-based care . This role supervises both clinical and residential staff and is responsible for overall program operations, compliance, and outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead and supervise a multidisciplinary treatment team Oversee clinical assessments, treatment planning, and service delivery Provide and ensure clinical supervision for staff Implement and monitor therapeutic programming and interventions Ensure compliance with state regulations, licensing standards, and contract requirements Partner with families and external stakeholders to support successful outcomes Manage staff hiring, performance evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions Develop and track program goals, outcomes, and quality improvement initiatives Support audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews Qualifications Master's Degree in a clinical field (Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related) 3+ years of experience working with adolescents in a psychiatric or behavioral health setting Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and residential treatment Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills Experience with Nurtured Heart Approach is a plus

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal Days) 403(b) retirement plan Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility Ongoing training and professional development

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Master's (Required)

Experience:

group home or residential: 3 years (Required) supervisory: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

NJ LSW, LCSW, LMFT, LAC, LPC

(Required) Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person