DescriptionHours: This is an exempt, salaried position with after hours and weekends availability when required.
Office Hours are:
- Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm OR
- Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm (9 hours) and Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (8 hours), off every other Friday
Annual Salary: $118,750 (unlicensed) to $125,000 (licensed) per year
Duration: 6 months, depending on program needs
As a Program Director, you will:
- Provide overall coordination of the program's operation, including but not limited to, regulatory and contractual requirements, staff management, budgetary and financial matters, client care and quality assurance and control.
- Ensure program is operational and responsive to meet the strategic imperatives of the organization.
- Direct staff and ensure continuity of operations to meet contractual requirements.
- Provide effective leadership for staff to include the full spectrum of personnel management functions, including employment, training, motivation, evaluations, performance counseling and development.
- Act as a role model for client care as well as provide hands-on assistance for clinicians as appropriate.
- Oversee assessments, admissions and discharges.
- Maintain a culture of collaboration and consultation for client treatment.
- Serve as a liaison to community and government mental health organizations, as well as other agencies connected to contract compliance and client tracking.
- Attend agency and county meetings; provide reports and gather input as needed.
Benefits:- 19 days of PTO per year; 12 paid holidays per year
- Free CEUs and training
- Monthly contribution of $100 towards qualified student loan debt and access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Choice of medical plans, with minimal employee cost/expenses and excellent coverage
- Several dental plan options; vision benefits
- Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Tax-Free Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expenses
- Generous retirement plan contributions
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Employee discount program, including pet insurance plans
- Opportunities for advancement and growth
Requirements- Education: Master's degree in a mental health-related field such as Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling required
Licensure: Licensed with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as an LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC or Licensed/Waivered Psychologist with the California Board of Psychology required.
Credentialing: If you are applying to this position as a Licensed, Registered, Waivered, or Certified professional and are offered the position, you will be required to complete the credentialing process. Additional information will be provided at the post-offer stage.
Additional Qualifications and Skills
- Clinical and management experience
- At least two years of experience in a mental health environment required
- Organized, with a strong attention to detail
- Knowledge of County Health and Human Services requirements is essential
- Proficient computer skills, including MS Office
- Previous training with Cerner helpful
- A valid California driver's license in good standing, personal vehicle, and proof of insurance is required to fulfill the essential functions of this position
- Must be able to pass criminal/background clearance
