Licensed Program Director- Valencia

ROWI Teen & Parent Wellness Centers; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

ROWI Teen & Parent Wellness Centers seeks a Program Director to lead clinical operations, supervision, and compliance across our program. The role demands strong leadership, EMR audits, and collaboration with directors to uphold ROWI standards.

The candidate will oversee on-site utilization reviews, census development, and staff performance while maintaining crisis readiness and a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited graduate program in MFT, Counseling, Psychology or Social Work.
• The Program Director will be licensed as an MFT, clinical psychologist or social worker.
• Two years of experience in treatment or hospital setting with demonstrated leadership.

Responsibilities

• Audits EMR and clinical documentation and communicates with leadership.
• Communicates effectively with management, participants, and families.
• Ensures documentation standards, timelines, and expectations.
• Assists with DMHC appeals and on-site utilization reviews.
• Manages program schedule in compliance with ROWI standards.
• Oversees treatment team meetings and weekly staff meetings.
• Supervises therapists and reviews treatment plans for updates.
• Monitors staff morale and builds team spirit and continuity.
• Participates in staff interviews and crisis management as needed.
• Completes performance reviews and serves as a professional role model.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Program management

Clinical supervision

EMR auditing

Education

Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy / Counseling / Psychology / Social Work

Licensed MFT / Clinical Psychologist / Social Worker

Tools

EMR systems

Documentation standards

Job description

About the role

Key Responsibilities of the Program Director:

• Audits EMR and all clinical documentation and communicates with Director of Clinical Services and Director of Clinical Compliance.
• Effectively communicates with upper management, program participants, and families.
• Adheres to documentation standards, timelines, and expectations.
• Assists the Director of Clinical Compliance with DMHC appeals.
• Conducts and manages on-site utilization reviews and monitors census development.
• Delivery and maintenance of program schedule that is in compliance with ROWI standards.
• Works effectively with the Director of Clinical Compliance on Peer Reviews.
• Oversees interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and weekly staff meetings.
• Oversees the completion and review of the Parent Satisfaction Survey upon discharge.
• Supervises therapists to ensure treatment plans are being implemented and updated.
• Monitor and assess staff morale and build team spirit and continuity.
• Participate in the interview process with the Director of Clinical Services to determine the appropriateness and qualifications of prospective staff members.
• Manages crisis or emergency situations as needed; is available by telephone evenings and weekends.
• Completes performance reviews of the program staff, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and goals for the coming year.
• Serve as a role model to treatment staff, clients, employees, and guests through a positive, caring, and professional attitude.
• Maintain the confidential nature of clients and related activities.
• Comply with the dress code.
• Complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
• Adheres to program budgets.
• Actively works on program schedule development.
• Any additional duties as assigned by the management team.

Basic Education and Experience Required:

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree from an accredited or state approved graduate school in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Psychology or Social Work. The Program Director will be licensed as a MFT, clinical psychologist or social worker.
• Two years of experience in treatment or hospital setting.
• Must be able to demonstrate leadership ability and knowledge.

Join Team ROWI:

Step into a role where you can truly make a difference. At ROWI, we are committed not only to the well-being of our clients but also to the professional and personal growth of our team. Join us in a fulfilling, engaging, and balanced work environment where each day brings new opportunities to impact lives positively.

Salary + Bonus + Benefits