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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.
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Hiring Manager
Shevon Gadsden, US Army Veteran
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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

Juvenile Justice experienceBehavioral health expertiseProgram managementSupervisory experienceCrisis interventionEmotional intelligenceTeam collaborationSelf-awareness

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

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New Hope Treatment Centers specializes in behavioral healthcare, comprehensive residential and community services for children and families.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Eric Baumgartner
CEO
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Matt Simon, MA, LMFT, NADD-CC
Chief Operating Officer
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