Program Director

Job Details

Job Location

Diversion Support Services - East Brunswick, NJ

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Graduate Degree

Salary Range

$65000.00 - $85000.00 Salary

The Program Director of Diversion and Outpatient Services provides clinical and operational oversight of both the Criminal Justice Reform (CJR) Mental Health Pilot Diversion Program and all assigned mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) outpatient services. This position is responsible for day-to-day program operations, supervision of multidisciplinary staff, coordination with community and court systems, and ensuring fidelity to program expectations, clinical standards, and regulatory requirements.

This role may fulfill functions consistent with the Director of Substance Abuse Counseling (DOSAC) or Administrator, as defined under N.J.A.C. 10:161B, including but not limited to: oversight of clinical care delivery, supervision of staff providing direct services, enforcement of agency policies, regulatory compliance, and leadership in program development and staff performance.

Core responsibilities include interagency collaboration with courts, jails, and behavioral health partners; oversight of treatment planning and service delivery; monitoring of clinical and operational outcomes; and ensuring timely, equitable access to care. The Director is expected to promote trauma-informed, culturally competent, and recovery-oriented practices across all outpatient and diversion programs. This position may carry a caseload if clinically appropriate.

The Diversion Support Services program works with individuals who are incarcerated in Middlesex County and released under bail reform to link them to services, including housing, financial assistance, physical health and mental health services. The program works from a peer-focused and strengths-based model to bring consumers from surviving to thriving.

Hours:

This position is Full Time, Monday – Friday, with some evening and weekend hours required.

This position has the following benefits:

3.2 weeks of Paid Time Off during the first year

Medical, vision, dental and life insurance

403(b) employer match and employee participation

9 Agency-paid holiday

Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment

Education/Experience:

MSW from an accredited school of social work or a Master’s in counseling or related behavioral health field. Minimum one year in program management and one year in case management required. Clinical licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) required with supervision credentials preferred. Strong leadership and organizational skills. Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing. Familiarity with criminal justice systems, court diversion models, and community mental health practices. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible to drive an agency vehicle.

Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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