Mental Health Program Director Anaheim Leadership

Pathways; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days

Sick leave

Up to 10 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

DailyPay

Job summary

Clarvida is seeking a Program Director to oversee the clinical and administrative operations of one adult mental health program in Anaheim, CA. This full-time leadership role drives quality care, regulatory compliance, and program performance on-site.

You will manage teams, budget, intake, and documentation while advancing a person-centered, trauma-informed care model. A CA license and a relevant master’s degree are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field.
• CA license in CA as LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Ph.D., or Psy.D.; 2+ years supervision preferred.
• Proven experience in behavioral health programs with management or administrative leadership.
• 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 program(s).
• Hire, develop, and evaluate staff, including performance management and supervision.
• Ensure quality assurance, 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 as required.

Skills

Budget management

Staff training

Leadership

QA/QI protocols

Regulatory compliance

Education

MSW

Psychology

Counseling

Related field

Job description

Clarvida is seeking a Program Director to oversee the clinical and administrative operations of one adult mental health program in Anaheim, CA. This full-time leadership role drives quality care, regulatory compliance, and program performance on-site.

You will manage teams, budget, intake, and documentation while advancing a person-centered, trauma-informed care model. A CA license and a relevant master’s degree are required.