Residential Team Leader

Take the next step in your behavioral health career by leading a dedicated residential services team committed to helping individuals achieve recovery, independence, and successful community living.

Cumberland County Guidance Center is seeking a Full-Time Residential Team Leader to support and oversee residential services in Vineland, New Jersey.

This leadership opportunity is ideal for experienced Residential Counselors, Residential Supervisors, Behavioral Health Team Leaders, Group Home Managers, Mental Health Professionals, and Human Services Leaders who enjoy mentoring staff, supporting residents in recovery, and ensuring high-quality service delivery within a residential treatment environment.

As a Residential Team Leader, you'll oversee daily operations within our residential behavioral health program while ensuring compliance, quality services, and a supportive environment for both residents and staff.

• →Supervise residential staff and day-to-day program operations
• →Provide leadership, coaching, and support to direct care personnel
• →Assist with development, implementation, and monitoring of individualized treatment plans
• →Complete and review clinical, administrative, and operational documentation
• →Coordinate care with therapists, psychiatrists, case managers, and community providers
• →Organize resident meetings, recreational activities, and skill-building programs
• →Monitor the residential environment to ensure safety, structure, and program effectiveness
• →Assist with staff scheduling, coverage, and emergency situations
• →Support compliance with DMHAS standards, agency policies, and regulatory requirements
• →Promote resident engagement, community integration, and independent living skills

• Experience working within DMHAS-funded programs and regulatory standards
• Experience supervising residential behavioral health or group home staff
• Knowledge of treatment planning, psychiatric rehabilitation, and recovery-oriented care
• Experience supporting individuals living with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders
• Strong understanding of community-based behavioral health services
• Bilingual English/Spanish

• Bachelor's Degree in a Mental Health, Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a residential behavioral health, mental health, psychiatric rehabilitation, or group home setting
• Previous supervisory, leadership, or team lead experience
• Knowledge of community resources, behavioral health services, and support systems
• Valid New Jersey driver's license with acceptable driving history

• Strong leadership, staff development, and team-building abilities
• Effective communication and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced residential environment
• Strong documentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills

If you're an experienced Residential Supervisor, Residential Counselor, Behavioral Health Team Leader, Group Home Supervisor, or Human Services Professional ready to take the next step in your leadership career, we'd love to hear from you.

Join a mission-driven organization where you can mentor staff, support recovery, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals throughout our community.

Apply today and join Cumberland County Guidance Center's Residential Services Team in Vineland, NJ.

A Background Check is required Clear Five year driving record/abstract with ability to be insured by organizations carrier.