The Assistant Director is responsible for assisting the Program Director in the overall administration and supervision of the Crisis Receiving Stabilization Center. Carries a caseload, if required, supervises staff and interns, and monitors statistical information. Represents the program in the community, as requested. Responsible for planning, developing and evaluating programs to meet overall organizational goals and objectives. Provides after-hours coverage as appropriate and as indicated. Follows all PI, HR, budget, contract requirements pursuant to the daily operations related to program functioning. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the consumers served. The individual demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the consumer population served. He or she must be able to assess and interpret data about the consumer's status in order to identify each consumer's needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the consumer group. Required to report to work in inclement weather.
The Crisis Receiving Stabilization Center will assess individuals 18 years of age and older who present in a behavioral health crisis associated with a serious mental illness and/or substance use disorder. The CRSC initiative will result in strong, positive individual outcomes and an improved individual experience while accessing services. The services are designed to interrupt and or ameliorate a behavioral health crisis, reduce symptoms, help restore the individual to a previous level of functioning, and avoid where possible more restrictive levels of treatment. The individuals served in the initiative will receive community-based treatment and support services in an effective and timely manner 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Hours:
Full-time; some evening hours, on-call beeper.
This position has the following full-time benefits:
- 3.2 weeks of Paid Time Off during the first year
- Medical, vision, dental and life insurance
- 403(b) employee participation and employer match
- 9 Agency-paid holidays
- Training opportunities provided throughout the year
- Bi-annual retention bonus of $1,250
Education/Experience:
Master's degree with an independent clinical license to practice mental health plus 5 years' experience in the field and 2 years' experience in management. LCADC preferred.
Your driver's license must be in good standing, with no recent suspensions or violations of careless/reckless driving or excessive speeding of more than 20 MPH, and no more than 2 moving violations within the last 3 years.
Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Skills Required
- Master's degree with an independent clinical license to practice mental health
- Minimum 5 years' experience in the behavioral health field
- Minimum 2 years' management or supervisory experience
- LCADC credential
- Valid driver's license in good standing (no recent suspensions, no more than 2 moving violations in last 3 years)
- Ability to provide age-appropriate clinical care for adults and apply principles of growth and development
- Ability to provide after-hours coverage and be on-call (beeper)
- Required to report to work in inclement weather
What We Do
Legacy Treatment Services is a nonprofit behavioral health organization based in New Jersey. It is dedicated to improving the lives of children, adults, and families struggling with behavioral health issues through a range of clinical treatment and support services, including mental health services, addiction counseling, and medication management.
