Lead, Residential Behavioral Health Program

Perimeter Healthcare; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Perimeter Behavioral of the Ozarks in Springdale, Arkansas, seeks a Program Director to lead our residential youth program. You will oversee daily operations, mentor staff, and ensure a safe, therapeutic milieu through strong teamwork with nursing, clinical, and activities therapy departments.

Ideal candidates bring proven leadership in behavioral health, hands-on coaching, and a commitment to structured programming that supports both youth and staff success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human services-related field.
• Minimum two years of supervisory experience in a medical or behavioral health setting.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clinical, nursing, administrative, and direct-care teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the daily operations of the residential treatment milieu.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop Mental Health Technicians, MHT Coordinators, Program Coordinators, and other assigned staff.
• Create a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and therapeutic engagement.
• Maintain a visible leadership presence on the units and provide real-time coaching, guidance, and problem-solving.
• Oversee staffing schedules, daily assignments, shift coverage, and required patient-to-staff ratios.
• Partner with nursing, clinical services, case management, activities therapy, and other departments to promote coordinated patient care.
• Support the development and implementation of structured residential behavioral programming that aligns with individualized treatment goals.
• Oversee activity programming and special events in collaboration with the Program Coordinator.
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, training, performance management, and professional development of milieu staff.
• Review MHT and MHT Coordinator documentation for accuracy, timeliness, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Staff development

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services-related field

Job description

Perimeter Behavioral of the Ozarks in Springdale, Arkansas, seeks a Program Director to lead our residential youth program. You will oversee daily operations, mentor staff, and ensure a safe, therapeutic milieu through strong teamwork with nursing, clinical, and activities therapy departments.

Ideal candidates bring proven leadership in behavioral health, hands-on coaching, and a commitment to structured programming that supports both youth and staff success.