Job Title: Clinical Director
Location: Mahwah, NJ 07430
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)
Salary: $100,000-$110,000
Sage Alliance schools are accredited and private, serving students grades 4 – 12. Our unique culture, innovative educational approach, and authentic learning environments support students in their educational and development journey. With smaller class sizes and more personalized learning approaches, our teachers and staff meet the needs and opportunities of students: intellectual, social, and emotional.
At the heart of our work are our core values — integrity, accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and support — which guide how we show up for students, families, and each other every day.
Why Join Us?
- Salary – $100,000- $110,000 based on education and experience.
- Weekday Schedule – Work Monday through Friday with a consistent school-based schedule
- Paid School Breaks & Time Off – Enjoy paid school breaks, holidays, and personal time off, ensuring time to recharge and reset.
- Comprehensive Benefits – Access health, dental, and vision insurance, plus employer-paid short-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA).
- Financial Perks – Benefit from a 401(k)-retirement plan with up to 4% company match, plus employer-paid HSA contributions and life & disability insurance.
- Professional Development – Advance your career with tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, leadership training, and pathways to grow into teaching or behavioral health roles.
- Supportive Team – Collaborate with educators, specialists, and therapists in a positive, inclusive environment with annual awards, Teammate Appreciation Week, and team-building events.
- Make an Impact – Help students with special needs build life skills, confidence, and independence in a supportive school environment.
Your Role as a Clinical Director
- Leadership– The Clinical Director combines leadership capabilities with clinical expertise and compassion for others to set the clinical foundation for the staff and ensure quality services that support students’ social, emotional, and academic growth.
- Oversee all Therapeutic Services– The Clinical Director devises strategies and plans for the therapeutic services offered to students and families, in accordance with Sage Alliance standards for excellent service and with the goal of maximum performance and growth.
- Supervise Therapists– The Clinical Director coordinates and manages staff therapists utilizing individual and group supervision techniques and assists as needed with therapy treatment.
- Staff Evaluation and Development– The Clinical Director performs periodic employee reviews of therapists (at least annually) and provides feedback on their performance to help motivate their dedication to professional goals. The Clinical Director provides personnel with clinical training as needed and opportunities for continuous growth.
- Co-Coordinates the School Program– The Clinical Director is a key collaborator with the Principal, as well as Administrators of other Sage Alliance schools, to ensure that the educational and clinical programs are working in an effective and complementary manner.
- Conflict Resolution– The Clinical Director is an outstanding communicator and intervenes as necessary to help resolve conflicts and issues that arise among staff, among staff and students, or among students.
- Compliance– The Clinical Director audits clinical files and monitors compliance with legal requirements, internal policies and quality standards.
- Implements Disciplinary Procedures– The Clinical Director supports school disciplinary policies and procedures and participates in disciplinary interventions as needed.
- Student Assessment and Intake– The Clinical Director meets with child study teams and conducts intakes and orientations for new students and families.
- Budgeting– The Clinical Director collaborates with the Vice President of Operations in budget preparation and partners with the Principal and others to ensure that the school operates effectively within budget once established.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling
- Valid School Social Work Certification
Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!
At Sage Alliance, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive, drug-free workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join our team and help shape a brighter future for students with special needs!
