Behavioral Health Program Lead — Evenings & Weekends

AKUA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO (Sick, Vacation)

Equity Shares

Company Car

Job summary

Akua Behavioral Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate Program Manager in Costa Mesa, CA. This full-time exempt role will report to the Program Director and ensure seamless program operations, especially during evenings and weekends, with a focus on high-quality client care and regulatory compliance.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in a relevant field and at least 2 years in behavioral health plus 1 year in a lead role.

Qualifications

• RADT/CADC/SUDCC or functional equivalent preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Psychology

Responsibilities

• Lead program operations as second-in-command to the Program Director, including evening and weekend coverage.
• Training & Accountability: monitor staff performance and ensure standards.
• Staffing & Scheduling: ensure shift coverage and timekeeping within guidelines, focus on evenings/weekends.
• Compliance: ensure adherence to policies, regulatory standards, licensing, and accreditation.
• Employee Management: participate in hiring, interviews, and disciplinary actions with HR coordination.
• Emergency Management: resolve client issues/crises and participate in on‑call rotation; act as primary contact when the Program Director is unavailable.
• Performance and Cost Management: monitor metrics and manage costs within budgetary guidelines.
• Weekend & Evening Coverage: provide primary coverage 4:00 pm – 12:30 am with weekday rest days.

Skills

Leadership

Staff scheduling

Compliance

People management

Emergency management

Cost management

Weekend coverage

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Akua Behavioral Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate Program Manager in Costa Mesa, CA. This full-time exempt role will report to the Program Director and ensure seamless program operations, especially during evenings and weekends, with a focus on high-quality client care and regulatory compliance.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in a relevant field and at least 2 years in behavioral health plus 1 year in a lead role.