Benefits: - Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
The Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA) is seeking a Director of Adult Treatment Services to join its Team in Santa Barbara.
This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits, offering an opportunity to make a real difference in the Santa Barbara County community while working in a collaborative, supportive environment.
Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours per week. Exempt position with occasional evening and weekend availability as needed.
Compensation: This is a salaried position with an annual range of $85,000-$95,000, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
The Impact You Will Make In this role, you will:
- Lead, inspire, and mentor a team of therapists, counselors, and program staff serving adults in our community.
- Oversee all aspects of CADA's adult treatment programs, ensuring the highest quality of trauma-informed, client-centered care.
- Collaborate with clinical and administrative leaders to develop program strategy, policies, and outcomes that align with CADA's mission and Medi-Cal/BWell requirements.
- Build strong partnerships with community organizations, and health agencies to support prevention and intervention efforts.
- Manage program budgets, data tracking, and reporting to ensure operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and team-based environment that values professional growth and holistic care.
What We Are Looking For - Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), Clinical Psychologist, or Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or AOD Certification plus pursuit of Clinical Licensure.
- Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
- A minimum of Two (2) years of experience in Staff Supervision and Program Management required.
- Experience working in a Non-Profit preferred.
- Prior experience in overseeing evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) treatment programs preferred.
- Previous experience in developing and implementing therapeutic programming for adults preferred.
- Deep understanding of trauma-informed, evidence-based, and culturally responsive treatment approaches.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams with empathy, clarity, and purpose.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact HR via email at
[email protected] or via phone at (805) 722-1313 with any questions.
If you're ready to lead with purpose and help adults in our community build healthier, brighter futures, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of CADA's mission to change lives for the betterPlease submit your resume and cover letter for consideration. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Compensation: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
