Fanwood-Based Gracious Services, a leader in providing compassionate care and support for New Jersey children, youth, adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities and individuals with behavioral challenges; is proud to announce the appointment of Jeff Schaetzle, M.Ed. BCBA, as its new Behavioral Services Clinical Director. In this key role, Jeff will lead the organization’s efforts to oversee behavioral services for Gracious Services’ clients as well as provide consulting supports for youth and adults to teach a variety of skills and address challenging behaviors.
Jeff, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Licensed Behavior Specialist, (BCBA) brings over 15 years of knowledge and expertise to Gracious Services. He holds a Bachelor of Arts, Psychology from St. Joseph’s University and a Masters in School Psychology and Behavior Analysis from the University of Cincinnati. He has extensive experience in behavioral health treatment, clinical supervision, and multidisciplinary collaboration with kids and adults with varying needs and disabilities in school, private homes, group homes, day programs and employment settings.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jeff to our team,” said Grace Badmus of Gracious Services. “His deep understanding of behavioral health, track record of growing knowledge and teams and his dedication to improving the lives of those we serve, makes him the perfect fit for our organization. We are confident that Jeff’s leadership will help further strengthen our clinical services and enhance the quality of care we provide to our special needs clients.”
As the Behavioral Services Clinical Director, Jeff will oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of behavioral health programs at Gracious Services. He will work closely with clinicians and other team members to ensure that evidence-based and evidence supported practices are being used, and will advocate for continuous improvements in care to support individuals’ unique needs.
“I am excited to join the Gracious Services team and contribute to the impactful work they do every day,” said Jeff Schaetzle. “Grace’s commitment to providing custom care for her clients is something I fully support. I look forward to collaborating with the passionate professionals here to help enhance the behavioral health services offerings and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the individuals we serve.”
Gracious Services is dedicated to providing comprehensive care and services that promote the “whole person,” by utilizing mindfulness through independence, growth and overall self care and well-being. The addition of Jeff Schaetzle as Behavioral Services Clinical Director strengthens the organization’s dedication to offering exceptional care, innovative approaches and continuous improvement within the human services field.
For more information about Gracious Services or to inquire about behavioral health supports, please visit www.GraciousServicesInc.com or contact (908) 948-8170.
About Gracious Services
Located in Fanwood, NJ, Gracious Services Inc. creates custom support services and programming for individuals located in Union, Somerset, Essex and throughout NJ. Gracious Services provides care and support to children, adolescents, youth and adults with or without a developmental disability.