Director of Children’s Services

Job Overview
The Director of Children’s Services will oversee and provide clinical leadership in the implementation of all Children’s Services at Their Place to ensure that high quality, accessible care is provided and will be responsible for the day-to-day administrative management of all clinical children’s services programs & supervision of program staff.

We are committed to providing services to children of all ages who are experiencing challenges with learning, social skills, sensory processing, speech/language skills and/or motor development.

Report to: Chief Executive Officer

Job Responsibilities:

• To foster, implement and monitor program processes to ensure both best practice service to clients and best practice fiscal reimbursement and management.
• Provides Direct Service Staff employee oversight, observations, supervision of cases, and training pertaining to ensure day to day operations runs smoothly.
• Supervision of employees/independent consultants providing clinical in-home services. Clinical staff will include OT, PT & SLP in addition to behavioral staff.
• Coordinates with training staff for on-going trainings and training materials for all practitioners providing autism services.
• Conducting initial evaluations and ongoing evaluations required in order to obtain authorization from insurance companies for services.
• Assists with re-evaluation of children in order to maintain insurance authorization.
• Assist with issues pertaining to insurance.
• Assists with initial ABLLS-R/VB-MAPP assessment on children and then update this assessment every 4-6 months.
• Communicates with and provides support to staff therapists (through phone, email, or in person)
• Provide general oversite to ensure best practice monitoring and compliance for all clinical staff.
• Point of contact for new incoming families interested in social skills & services offered.
• Provide support to practitioners providing autism services to facilitate problem resolution, communication between team members and service provision.
• Ensure compliance with BCBA & clinical staff and insurance company regulations.
• Travel may be required.
• To participate in the recruitment and hiring of program staff.
• To provide backup coverage to child outpatient programming which may include being available afterhours/weekend based on client needs.
• Will be responsible for attending community outreach fairs.
• To perform other such duties as assigned by the CEO & COO.
• Responsible for general program scheduling and monitoring staff and client appointments

Experience/Qualifications/ Education:

· A master’s degree in family therapy, social work, or counseling

· A valid NJ license as a Family Therapist, Social Worker or Professional Counselor (LMFT, LCSW, LPC), or a doctorate in psychology and a valid NJ license as a psychologist is required.

• Maintains current licensure/certification as required by Professional licensing board.
• Must have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience working with children on the autism spectrum.
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of OT, PT & SLP disciplines.
• Minimum of 3-5 years Supervisory experience required.

· Experience in quality assurance/review, compliance and billing support.

• Proficiency in navigating insurance processes and documentation requirements for billing purposes.
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of NJ Perform Care, NJ CSoc, and Medicaid regulations.
• Valid CPR License
• Valid NJ Driver’s License
• Must be able to pass background check, drug screen and all pre-employment requirements.

Skills:

• Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to function independently.
• Ability to multitask.
• Maintain confidential and/or any other required program documents.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with team members, clients, and families.
• Strong clinical decision-making skills
• Excellent work ethic and dedication to patient success
• Maintains a positive, professional environment at all times.
• Knowledge of insurance billing & budgeting a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• East Brunswick, NJ (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000