Behavioral Health Program Director

Aspiranet; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth potential

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick days

Medical & dental plans

Retirement plan with match

Life and disability insurance

Wellness & commuter benefits

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Job summary

Aspiranet, a California-based nonprofit, seeks a Behavioral Health Program Director to oversee operational, fiscal, and programmatic aspects of one or more core programs in the Behavioral Health division. This on-site leadership role reports to the Associate Division Director and offers a competitive salary with a $1,500 sign-on bonus.

You will supervise staff, ensure compliance with licensing standards, coordinate with community partners, and drive quality, client-centered services focused on

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as an ACSW, AMFT, or APCC is required.
• Master’s Degree in a discipline approved by the Department of Community Care Licensing.
• Three years of full-time social work or casework in family or child welfare, or two years in foster/adoption.
• Minimum of 2 years of management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop local annual core program strategic plan and budget.
• Manage core programs to meet operational, contractual, and budget standards.
• Operate within budget and complete financial reporting on time.
• Maintain documentation (timesheets, schedules, reimbursements) timely.

Skills

Leadership

Management experience

Social work

Policy & coordination

Education

Master’s Degree in a discipline approved by the Department of Community Care Licensing

Current registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as ACSW/AMFT/APCC

Job description

Behavioral Health Program Director

Location: On-Site – Hanford, CA

Schedule: Full-Time | Exempt

Department: Behavioral Health Division

Reports to: Associate Division Director

Pay Range: $90,000-$95,000

Hiring & Retention Bonus: $1,500 Sign-On Bonus (Paid 50% at 1 month and 50% at 6 months)

The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $95,000 per year for employees hired in the Central Valley, CA. The pay range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate of candidates hired within the Central Valley region. Candidates hired in Southern California or Bay Area locations may have higher starting salaries due to cost of living and market data differences. Factors that may be used to determine your actual starting salary may include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, the market data for your work location, and internal comparison to other employees who hold a similar role.

Make a Meaningful Impact

Aspiranet, a leading California-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting children, youth, and families, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Program Director to join our Behavioral Health division. You’ll play a key role in promoting mental and emotional well-being through individualized therapy, crisis intervention, and skill-building support tailored to each person’s unique needs. If you’re passionate about helping others heal, build resilience, and achieve lasting recovery, we would be honored to have you as part of our mission-driven team.

About Aspiranet

Founded in 1975, Aspiranet is a mission-driven social services agency with locations across California. Our six divisions—Foster Care & Adoption, Transitional Aged Youth, Residential, Intensive Home-Based Services, Behavioral Health, and Family & Community—provide holistic supports for children, families, and communities. Every role contributes to something greater: building brighter futures where opportunity, hope, and healing are within everyone’s reach.

Position Summary

The Behavioral Health Program Director maintains operational, fiscal and programmatic oversight of one or more identified core programs. The Program Director works with staff, community agencies, and other entities to provide quality services.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative Support

• Develop local annual core program strategic plan and budget.
• Manage core program(s) to operational, contractual, budgetary, and practice standards.
• Operate programming within budgetary limits and complete required financial reporting in a timely and comprehensive manner.
• Complete administrative paperwork (timesheets, mileage, time off requests, expense reimbursements, weekly recaps, weekly schedules, etc.) on time.

Program Operations & Coordination

• Work in partnership with the CPD II on shared operational issues (pooled costs, administrative staff, space maintenance).
• Support CPD II’s communication and support to all local staff on pooled operational matters.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission safety standards and agency practice/policy standards.
• Manage reporting, complaint, and grievance procedures in cooperation with agency, licensing, and funders.

Compliance & Documentation

• Manage the implementation of Best Practice and Quality Assurance efforts, including data tracking systems and program-specific outcome measures.
• Conduct and document regular staff meetings.
• Maintain client and case confidentiality per federal, state, licensing, agency, and funder requirements.
• Support the agency in upholding professional ethics, confidentiality, and regulatory standards.

Team Collaboration

• Recruit, hire, orient, train, supervise, and develop direct reports per agency guidelines and licensing regulations.
• Conduct timely performance evaluations and participate in employee performance management, including corrective action or termination when necessary.
• Provide back-up on-call and crisis support.
• Liaison with community, funders, and regulatory bodies; participate in community-based decision-making and advocacy groups.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• Current registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as an ACSW, AMFT, or APCC is Required
• Master’s Degree in a discipline approved by the Department of Community Care Licensing.
• Three years of full-time social work or casework employment in the field of family or child welfare services, or two years of full-time social work or casework employment in a foster family or adoption agency.
• Minimum of 2 years of management experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• Meets all state-required conditions of employment as set forth by Community Care Licensing for a Licensed Community Care facility (Fingerprint and Child Abuse Index clearance, TB/Health Physical, valid CDL, and clean driving record).
• Meets all compliance requirements of federal, state, and county regulations through periodic sanction checks.

Work Environment & Schedule

• On-site role in Handford, CA.
• Occasional flexibility required to meet program and client needs.

Why Aspiranet?

• Growth potential.
• 14 paid holidays (including birthday and diversity holidays).
• 10 vacation days + 10 sick days annually.
• 100% employer-paid medical and dental plans.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Wellness, commuter, and mileage reimbursement benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (24/7 support + counseling).
• Professional development, training, and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive, inclusive, and mission-aligned culture.

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

This position typically operates in a standard office environment. The noise level is generally quiet and remains within OSHA’s established safety levels at all times.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aspiranet is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity. We believe a diverse workforce within a culture of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) increases creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and teamwork for the youth and families that we serve and the organization as a whole. Aspiranet strives to provide our employees with a workplace that is welcoming, inclusive of differing world views, cultures, and lived experiences.