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Program Manager of Residential Services

Care Plus NJ
Paramus, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/5/2026
Location: Bergen County

Hours/Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm with a rotating 24-hour schedule.

Salary: $60-65K

What We Offer

  • Health and Dental Coverage
  • Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation
  • 403B Plan and Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Discount and Rewards Program

Note: That's not all! We have even more benefits available. Our recruiting team will provide you with more information as you continue with your interview process. Benefit eligibility is based on the specific requirements and criteria of each plan.

Job Summary

As a Program Manager, you will provide leadership, supervision, direction, and coordination of staff to ensure full provision of clinically sound services on a 24-hour basis. Working with our clients and our staff, you will promote wellness & recovery-oriented services and assess outcomes for both consumers and programs/staff.

What You Will Do

Supervisor Responsibilities

  • Provide direct supervision to assigned staff to enhance their clinical skill sets, leadership qualities and administrative functions
  • Provide on-going support to staff to assure completion of job responsibilities
  • Review staff responsibilities to determine time frame and scope of authority, review staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources.
  • Evaluate staff productivity and documentation of service delivery
  • Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance as per required time frame; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
  • Program development and implementation

Other Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Includes the following and other duties may be assigned:

  • Assist the Director with development of clinical and administrative outcomes
  • Responsible for program development; develops department goals and works on development of work-plan to achieve said goals
  • On-call as an administrative and clinical resource to staff for consultation and support
  • Ensure transition to a team culture
  • Provide clinical guidance and supervision to clinical staff through group supervision, individual supervision, in-service training and case conferences
  • Ensure proper coverage for each group home on a daily basis
  • Ensure staff coverage of scheduled therapeutic and activity-oriented groups
  • Provide emergency coverage through mandating and other means but in the event all options are exhausted is expected to work in group homes until coverage is found
  • Ensure coordination of treatment services between the department and both internal and external providers
  • Ensure the department is compliant with all applicable standards; including DMHAS, Medicaid, JCAHO, Life Safety Codes
  • Ensure that all documentation is compliant with all applicable standards; including DMHAS, Medicaid as well as the agencies internal documentation policies

What We Need To See

  • BA in psychology/related field, enrollment in a master's program in social work/related field, and two years' experience in providing treatment services to adult psychiatric population.
  • Two (2) years' experience in providing treatment services to adult psychiatric population is desirable
  • Must have a valid driver's license and must be insurable by agency's automobile insurance.

Don't believe you meet all the preferred requirements? Apply anyway!

Studies have shown that women, communities of color, and historically underrepresented individuals are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. At CarePlus NJ Inc, we are committed to building a workforce that is representative of all members of our community.

About Care Plus New Jersey

CarePlus New Jersey has been-and continues to be-a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life.

Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws.

Salary : $60,000 - $65,000

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