Behavioral Health Program Manager: Evening & Weekend Lead

Akua Mind Body; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, etc

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 role supports the Program Director with leadership and daily operations, focusing on evening and weekend coverage and ensuring staffing compliance across shifts.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, 2+ years in behavioral health, and at least 1 year in a leadership role, plus required CA licensing & health clearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field or higher
• 2+ years of behavioral health experience
• 1+ year of lead experience
• Valid CA Driver's License, Health Screen / Physical, TB Test Clearance, CPR/First Aid certificate, Live Scan clearance

Responsibilities

• Evening and weekend coverage as primary leadership presence (4:00 pm – 12:30 am).
• Provide leadership and operational support across the program to ensure consistent performance standards.
• Monitor staffing guidelines and ensure adequate shift coverage and timekeeping.
• Ensure adherence to Akua’s policies, regulatory standards, and licensing requirements.
• Participate in hiring, interviewing within staffing guidelines, and oversee disciplinary actions with Program Director.
• Communicate and resolve client issues/crises and participate in on-call rotation.
• Monitor program metrics and costs to drive performance improvements and stay within budget.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Akua Behavioral Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate Program Manager in Costa Mesa, CA. This role supports the Program Director with leadership and daily operations, focusing on evening and weekend coverage and ensuring staffing compliance across shifts.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, 2+ years in behavioral health, and at least 1 year in a leadership role, plus required CA licensing & health clearances.