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STAR Program Manager

Care Plus NJ

Morris Plains, NJFull-time$72K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$72K/yr
Location
Morris Plains, NJ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

LCADC With CCS Or LCSW With Clinical Supervision Certificate Or LPC With Supervisory Experience And ACSMaster's degreeValid Driver's License

Job overview

The STAR Program Manager oversees program operations and service delivery, including staff hiring, training needs, supervision, and termination. The role works with Addiction Recovery Services leadership, guides a multidisciplinary team, and maintains a limited caseload supporting clients’ recovery. The position is based on-site Monday through Friday, with monthly travel to STAR sites in Passaic and Morris.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Clinical ServicesCrisis ResponseRisk AssessmentSubstance UseClinical SupervisionSupervisory ExperienceValid Driver's LicenseInsurability

Qualifications

Master's in Counseling, Social Work, or Related FieldLCADC With CCS or LCSW With Clinical Supervision Certificate or LPC With Supervisory Experience and ACS3+ Years Clinical Services ExperienceValid Driver's LicenseAgency Insurability

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

STAR Program Manager

Location:Passaic and Morris

On-site M-F:9-5. Travel to each STAR site required at least once a month

Salary:$72,000.

What We Offer:

  • Health, Dental and Vision

  • Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage

  • Generous Paid Time Off

  • Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation

  • 403B Plan and Tuition Reimbursement

  • Employee Discount and Rewards Program

Note: That's not all! We have even more benefits available. Our recruiting team will provide you with more information as you continue with your interview process. Benefit eligibility is based on the specific requirements and criteria of each plan.

Job Summary:

As a Program Manager in our STAR Program, you will oversee the overall operation of program, including hiring staff, assessing training needs, providing direct supervision and termination of staff. Work alongside Addiction Recovery Services leadership to oversee the operational and strategic aspects of service delivery. Lead, supervise, and guide our diverse staff, including Case Managers, Peer Recovery Specialists, and Therapists, and directly aid in our client's recovery to wellness.

What You Will Do:

  • Provide direct supervision to assigned staff to enhance their skills sets, leadership qualities and administrative functions

  • Provide ongoing support to staff to ensure completion of job responsibilities

  • Oversee the program's day-to-day operations (i.e. hiring and evaluating of staff, scheduling of adequate coverage, overseeing customer service response, clinical documentation, triage procedures, workflow design, and task assignments)

  • Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the agency's policies, applicable laws, and governmental regulatory agencies

  • Evaluate staff productivity and documentation of service delivery

  • Manage a limited caseload

  • Assist client with concrete services and advocacy, interface with other systems on behalf of client, provide, engage in inter-organizational care coordination, and follow up on referrals when indicated by initial and ongoing assessment

  • Assist with problem-solving for individual and family member treatment and supportive interventions

  • Provide educational/supportive group presentations and discussions with clients and/or family members focused on mental illness, chemical dependency/addictions, and/or dual diagnosis

What We Need to See:

  • Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field as required by program regulations & standards.

  • Must possess one or a combination of the following

  • LCADC (with CCS)

  • LCSW with Clinical Supervision Certificate

  • LPC with supervisory experience (with ACS)

  • At least 3 years of demonstrated professional experience providing clinical services to diverse populations, including experience in crisis response/risk assessment and substance use.

  • Must have a valid driver's license and must be insurable by agency's automobile insurance.

Don't believe you meet all the preferred requirements?Apply anyway!

Studies have shown thatwomen, communities of color, and historically underrepresentedindividuals are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. At CarePlus NJ Inc, we are committed to building a workforce that is representative of all members of our community.

Who Are We?

CarePlus New Jersey has been-and continues to be a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life.

Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws.

How this job compares

Set against the 11,611 open Program Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 1, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$72K/yr
  • New Jersey median$127–201K/yr226 salary ranges
  • US median$120–205K/yr9,187 salary ranges

This rate, $72K, is 56% below the New Jersey median midpoint ($165K) — in the lowest quarter of Program Manager salary ranges in New Jersey.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 252 open Program Manager jobs in New Jersey and 11,611 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New Jersey
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — less than three in four Program Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 7 years, across 9,740 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a master's degree; 186 of the 11,611 open Program Manager jobs (2%) ask for a master's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 1, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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