Social Services Program Director

Social Services Program Director

Location: Deal, NJ

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday through Friday – Standard Business Hours

Salary: Based on Experience

Description We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Social Services Program Director to lead and oversee behavioral health and social service programs. This leadership role is responsible for guiding mental health initiatives, supporting clients with complex needs, managing crisis response services, and developing programs that address evolving community needs.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader with clinical expertise, program management experience, and a passion for improving access to mental health and social support services.

• Provide leadership and oversight for all mental health and social service programs and initiatives
• Manage complex behavioral health cases and provide clinical consultation as needed
• Supervise and support crisis response services, including oversight of escalated situations
• Collaborate with organizational leadership to establish and achieve departmental goals
• Assist internal teams in addressing client behavioral health and crisis-related needs
• Build relationships with mental health professionals, healthcare providers, and community organizations
• Develop, implement, and expand programs to address community mental health concerns
• Monitor program outcomes, service utilization, and key performance indicators
• Utilize data systems to improve service delivery and evaluate program effectiveness
• Partner with community leaders and stakeholders to identify emerging needs and opportunities
• Represent the organization within the broader behavioral health and social services community

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related mental health field
• Current professional licensure in a mental health-related discipline required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in behavioral health, mental health services, or social services
• Previous supervisory, management, or leadership experience preferred
• Strong clinical judgment, case management, and crisis intervention skills
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to collaborate effectively with professionals, community leaders, volunteers, and stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and data management systems
• Strong leadership, program development, and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with and sensitivity to the needs of the Orthodox Jewish community preferred
• Ability to travel regularly to Deal, New Jersey

• SIFI Certification
• Experience overseeing multidisciplinary teams and community-based programs
• Background in program development, outcome measurement, and behavioral health administration