Behavioral Health Program Director

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Program Director

Salary, Full-Time, Exempt

• Base Salary: $90k-$100k per year
• Performance Bonus:
  Up to $26k per year ($500/week based on census, earned weekly, paid monthly)
• Up to $126k per year total

• Health Insurance:
  Medical, Vision & Dental
• Paid Time Off:
  Sick & Vacation
• Equity Shares

• The Program Director oversees day-to-day operations of a 30-Bed Mental Health & Substance abuse Residential Facility. This program will treat high acuity clients with mental health disorders such as:
  Bi-Polar, Schizophrenia, Depression, Anxiety, etc.
• Due to the nature of the clients treated at this program, and the relevant governing body (DSS and DHCS) requirements, candidates with a background of treating mental health clients in a crisis setting are strongly preferred.

• Training & Accountability:
  Ensure that all program staff are carrying out their daily functions and responsibilities through continuous monitoring, training, and accountability.
• Staffing & Scheduling:
  Ensure that the program operates within its Staffing Guidelines and maintains adequate coverage on every shift, at all times (incl. Timekeeping).
• Compliance:
  Ensure strict adherence to Akua’s policies, regulatory standards, and licensing requirements, keeping the program fully licensed, credentialed, accredited, and in good standing.
• Employee Management:
  Participate in hiring, interviewing candidates within staffing guidelines, and oversee disciplinary actions and terminations, ensuring compliance with HR policies.
• Emergency Management:
  Communicate and resolve any client issues/crisis promptly.
• Performance and Cost Management:
  Monitor key program metrics to drive performance improvements and ensure cost control by adhering to budgetary guidelines, including staffing, scheduling, and operational expenses.

The Program Director of a certified Residential Treatment Program shall have the following qualifications prior to employment:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or any other major which includes at least 24 semester college units in one or more of the following subject areas: (A) Psychology, (B) Social Work, (C) Sociology, (D) Behavioral sciences (E) Psychiatric Nursing; and:
• Two (2) years of full-time work experience in a community program that serves clients who have a mental illness. Such experience must be in the direct provision of services to clients, of which one (1) year must be in the position of supervising direct care staff, or
• As an alternative to the Bachelor Degree and experience, a total of four (4) years of experience in a community program providing direct services to persons with mental disabilities, of which one (1) year must be in the position of supervising direct care staff, and graduation from high school of possession of a GED may be substituted.

• License/Credentials: LADC OR +, SUDCC-CS II OR +, LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, or functional equivalent / appropriate license or certification (preferred).
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree (required) or master’s degree (preferred) in a relevant field (e.g. Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Psychology)
• Experience:
  
  3+ years of mental health experience and 1+ year(s) of management experience (required)
• Additional:
  Valid CA Driver's License, Current Health Screen / Physical, TB Test Clearance, Current CPR/First Aid certificate, Able to Pass Live Scan (required)

• Blend of clinical expertise and business administration skills
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Compassion for clients and employees in all interactions
• Emotional stability under pressure
• Exceptional leadership skills and execution capabilities

Akua Behavioral Health is California’s leading mental health and substance abuse treatment center. We provide our clients with individualized, compassionate treatment from Master’s and Doctorate level clinicians across various levels of care at fully licensed and accredited facilities throughout Northern and Southern California. To give our clients the best chance at lasting recovery, we pioneered an integrative East‑meets‑West approach that combines Western evidence‑based treatment with holistic Eastern traditions to treat the mind, body, and spirit.

Our mission is to create an environment of healing and transformation for each client seeking change.