Program Director
Company: Youth Consultation Service (YCS)
Location: Paterson
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Dedicated. Compassionate. Inspiring. Rewarding. These are just
some of the words to describe what it's like working at YCS. YCS
employees are devoted professionals who have a passion for helping
children, adolescents and adults. Do you share the same qualities?
Kilbarchan IRTS (Intensive Residential Treatment Service Unit) in
Paterson, NJ provides short term emergency placement for adolescent
boys and girls including clinical and psychiatric evaluations and
discharge planning. The site is currently hiring for a Program
Director.The Program Director will be expected to run a small 6 bed
unit. They will supervise the clinical team as well as residential
staff. They must be able to implement programing and be responsible
for contract requirements. They will ensure all staff are up to
date on required training and work closely with families and
clients. Schedule: Sunday 9:30 am-5:30 pm Monday 9:30 am-5:30 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am-5:00 pm Wednesday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Thursday 11:00
am-7:00 pm Hours may vary as needed Weekend hours may vary Job
Duties: Lead the interdisciplinary team; assessing treatment needs;
coordinating treatment activities and input and or developing of
treatment plans Mentor other staff members on the therapeutic
approach and provide clinical supervision Ensure clinical
supervision is provided to all clinical staff Make recommendations
in hiring, disciplinary action, promotion, and termination Develop
yearly program goals and objectives geared at program enhancement.
Provide supervision and consultation to both licensed and certified
social workers or registered nurse (supervision responsibilities
are according to licensure) Responsible for staff development by
ensuring coordination and completion of providing in-service
training, training required by licensing agency and Core Competency
training. Must cooperate with the licensee and the applicable State
department or division licensing unit with any legally mandated
inspections or investigations Job Requirements: 2-3 years of
experience working with adolescent population, specifically
psychiatric population Current NJ LCSW or LPC Master's Degree A
team player with great communication skills Time management and
organization skills Familiar with Nurtured Heart Approach a plus
YCS provides a competitive compensation package. Benefits for
full-time employees include: Sign-on Bonus! Medical, Dental, and
Vision Paid time off (Vacation, Personal, Sick time) Life insurance
/ disability benefits/ health and wellness programs 403 (B) savings
and investment plans Potential public service loan forgivenessJob
Type: Full-timeBenefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Health
savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program
Retirement plan Vision insuranceSchedule: 8 hour shift On call
Weekend availabilitySupplemental pay types: Signing bonusEducation:
Master's (Required)Experience: adolescent population, specifically
psychiatric population: 2 years (Preferred) supervisory: 1 year
(Required)License/Certification: LAC, LPC, LSW, LCSW or LMFT
(Required)Work Location: One location
Keywords: Youth Consultation Service (YCS), Paterson , Program Director, Executive , Paterson, New Jersey
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