Role Confidential

Program Supervisor – Specialized Education Program Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Organization: Confidential Reports To: VP of Therapeutic Education/CEO Compensation Range: $65,000-$85,000/year

Position Overview The Program Supervisor- Specialized Education Program is responsible for the overall leadership, growth, and clinical integrity of our specialty school program. This role oversees daily operations, staff supervision, student outcomes, and the program’s strategic relationships with referring school districts. The Supervisor is accountable for maintaining strong enrollment levels, cultivating district partnerships, and ensuring the program consistently delivers high-quality therapeutic and educational services to students experiencing complex emotional, behavioral, and school engagement needs. This position requires a leader who is both operationally driven and clinically grounded, capable of managing staff performance, strengthening district relationships, and ensuring students successfully transition back to their home school environments. The Supervisor plays a critical role in ensuring that students who struggle to attend school receive effective, compassionate, and structured support that allows them to succeed academically and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Operations

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the specialty school program, ensuring smooth and efficient program functioning.
• Supervise clinical and instructional staff, including clinicians, teachers, and support personnel.
• Maintain a positive, accountable team culture focused on student progress and program outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with all state, district, and organizational standards.
• Monitor student progress and ensure individualized programming aligns with clinical best practices.

Enrollment Growth & District Engagement A primary responsibility of the Supervisor is maintaining strong program enrollment and district engagement.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain consistent communication with sending school districts, CST teams, and administrators.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the program and referring districts.
• Participate in district meetings, case conferences, and program presentations when needed.
• Track referral pipelines and proactively follow up with districts regarding potential placements.
• Collaborate with the organization’s leadership and admissions team to maintain program census targets.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen relationships with high-referring districts.
• Support the development of district partnership initiatives, including reserved capacity or referral agreements.

The Supervisor is expected to take ownership of program enrollment performance, ensuring the program remains a trusted and utilized resource for districts.

Clinical Integrity & Student Outcomes

• Ensure the program delivers high-quality clinical and educational interventions.
• Maintain strong oversight of student treatment plans and transition goals.
• Monitor student progress toward return-to-school or step-down placement objectives.
• Ensure clinical documentation and progress reporting meet organizational and district standards.
• Support staff in implementing evidence-based interventions related to:
• school refusal
• anxiety disorders
• emotional regulation
• executive functioning
• Facilitate collaboration between clinicians, teachers, and district teams.

Staff Supervision & Development

• Provide direct supervision and coaching to program staff.
• Conduct regular staff meetings focused on student outcomes and program performance.
• Support professional development and clinical skill growth.
• Ensure staff accountability around program expectations and documentation standards.
• Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and retaining high-quality staff.

Program Performance & Data

• Monitor key program metrics including:
• enrollment levels
• referral activity
• attendance rates
• student transitions back to school
• Collaborate with leadership to implement strategies that strengthen program performance.
• Use data to inform program improvements and demonstrate value to districts.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Education, or related field
• Clinical licensure preferred (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, BCBA, or similar)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working with youth with behavioral health or emotional challenges
• Experience working with school districts or special education systems strongly preferred
• Previous supervisory or program leadership experience preferred

Benefits:

Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation/sick pay, life insurance, short & long-term disability, access to EAP and discount plans, 401(k) retirement plan, and employee referral bonus plan.

EEO: This Company is an equal opportunity employer and provider. Our agency prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Our Company committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please notify the recruiting team at the time of application. We are committed to ensuring an accessible experience for all candidates.