New Hope Treatment Centers · 15 hours ago
Director of Juvenile Justice Mental Health Program
New Hope Treatment Centers is a dynamic and innovative company focused on changing the world through the healing power of relationships. They are seeking an experienced Director of Juvenile Justice Mental Health Program to provide leadership for program operations and ensure alignment with priorities.
Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership for program operations, ensuring alignment with both DJJ and New Hope priorities
Facilitate joint leadership meetings, cross-agency committees, and case conferences
Collaboratively work with DJJ to resolve interagency conflicts regarding policy, clinical authority, placement decisions, etc
Monitor fidelity to evidence-based models, including Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) and trauma informed care approaches
Provide guidance on high-acuity youth, crisis interventions, and behavioral management strategies
Manage staff recruitment, supervision, and performance evaluations across the program
Develop and enforce operational policies, procedures, and protocols
Monitor staffing ratios, workload distribution, and coverage for program
Develop and monitor risk management protocols, including critical incident reporting and safety oversight
Lead development of manuals, SOPs, and toolkits to ensure standardized, high-quality service delivery
Qualification
Required
Masters degree in related field; licensure preferred
Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in Juvenile Justice, behavioral health, or a related human services field, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or program management role
Benefits
Relocation assistance may be available
Company
New Hope Treatment Centers
New Hope Treatment Centers specializes in behavioral healthcare, comprehensive residential and community services for children and families.