Behavioral Health Program Director — Leadership, DailyPay

Pathways; Westminster (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days (increases with ten

Sick leave that rolls over

Up to 10 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

DailyPay

CEUs for licensure renewal

401(k) plan

Licensure supervision

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet insurance

Perks@Clarvida discounts

Job summary

Clarvida is seeking a Program Director to oversee clinical and administrative operations of our CalWORKs Behavioral Health Services program in Westminster and Santa Ana, CA. This full-time role offers a salary of $102,000–$106,000 with leadership opportunities and daily pay options.

You will manage teams, drive program performance, and ensure culturally competent, trauma-informed care in line with our model. On-site leadership with local travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
• Current, valid California license in CA as LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Ph.D., or Psy.D.; license with 2+ years preferred for supervision ability.
• Proven experience in behavioral health programs with management or administrative leadership.
• Strong skills in budget management, staff training, compliance, QA/QI protocols.
• Valid CA driver’s license and ability to travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Administer clinical and operational functions of assigned mental health programs
• Hire, develop, and evaluate staff, including performance management and supervision
• Ensure QA, compliance, and chart audits; implement QA/QI protocols
• Develop, monitor, and manage annual budget; produce financial forecasts and reports
• Oversee intake, case record documentation, and ensure adherence to company and government standards
• Provide leadership in staff training, community relations, and program development
• Represent the program in external stakeholder meetings, county/community vendors, and public forums
• Take on a caseload when needed, including crisis intervention or case management services
• Maintain regulatory compliance, licensure, and certification requirements for self and staff
• Manage after‑hours availability and on‑call responsibilities asrequired.

Skills

Budget management

Staff training

Compliance

QA/QI protocols

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field

CA license (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Ph.D., Psy.D.)

Job description

Clarvida is seeking a Program Director to oversee clinical and administrative operations of our CalWORKs Behavioral Health Services program in Westminster and Santa Ana, CA. This full-time role offers a salary of $102,000–$106,000 with leadership opportunities and daily pay options.

You will manage teams, drive program performance, and ensure culturally competent, trauma-informed care in line with our model. On-site leadership with local travel may be required.