Adolescent Residential Program Director

Paradigm Treatment Centers; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with 4% match

Paid time off including vacation, Holl

Continuing Education Assistance

Job summary

Altior Healthcare seeks a Program Director to oversee Paradigm’s adolescent residential program, guiding a multidisciplinary team and ensuring high‑quality clinical services in a structured, safe environment for teens and families, while maintaining compliance with licensing and accreditation standards across the program.

You will collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, therapists and direct care staff to manage day‑to‑day operations from intake through discharge, supervise hiring and training,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred in Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a related behavioral health field.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership or management experience in a residential treatment, behavioral health, or intensive outpatient setting.
• Experience working with adolescents in mental health or substance use treatment preferred.
• Valid Texas Child Care License required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the residential treatment program.
• Lead and support a multidisciplinary clinical team, ensuring Paradigm’s core values and treatment philosophy are integrated into client care.
• Coordinate treatment services from intake through discharge, ensuring continuity of care and effective communication among staff.
• Supervise program staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, performance management, and retention of direct care personnel.
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation, including case records, client charts, and service notes in accordance with company, licensing, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor program performance and productivity to ensure quality standards and service delivery goals are met.
• Oversee client safety and crisis management, including reporting procedures and referrals when necessary.
• Maintain compliance with state licensing requirements, accreditation standards, and federal regulations.
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and staff trainings.
• Collaborate with community partners, local organizations, and external providers to support program effectiveness and continuity of care.
• Assist with facility operations, staffing schedules, and program logistics as needed.
• Assist in oversight of the day‑to‑day operations of the residential treatment program.
• Assists in leadership and support a multidisciplinary clinical team, ensuring Paradigm’s core values and treatment philosophy are integrated into client care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Adolescents treatment experience

Education

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Altior Healthcare seeks a Program Director to oversee Paradigm’s adolescent residential program, guiding a multidisciplinary team and ensuring high‑quality clinical services in a structured, safe environment for teens and families, while maintaining compliance with licensing and accreditation standards across the program.

You will collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, therapists and direct care staff to manage day‑to‑day operations from intake through discharge, supervise hiring and training,