Mental Health Program Director | Clinical Leadership

Pathways; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days

Sick leave (rolls over)

Up to 10 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

DailyPay

CEUs for licensure renewal

401(k)

Licensure supervision

EAP

Pet insurance

Perks@Clarvida discounts

Job summary

Clarvida is seeking a Program Director to oversee a mental health program in Anaheim, CA. This full-time role leads clinical and administrative operations, driving high-quality, culturally competent care and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will manage staff, budgets, and QA/QI initiatives while maintaining trauma-informed, person-centered care across services. Daily leadership and strong collaboration with community stakeholders are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field.
• Valid California professional license (LCSW/LMFT/LPCC/Ph.D./Psy.D.) with 2+ years supervision preferred.
• Proven experience in behavioral health programs with management or administrative leadership.
• Strong budget management, staff training, compliance, QA/QI protocols.

Responsibilities

• Administer clinical and operational functions of assigned mental health program(s).
• Hire, develop, and evaluate professional and support 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 leadership

Compliance

QA/QI protocols

Program management

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree in social work/psychology/counseling

Job description

Clarvida is seeking a Program Director to oversee a mental health program in Anaheim, CA. This full-time role leads clinical and administrative operations, driving high-quality, culturally competent care and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will manage staff, budgets, and QA/QI initiatives while maintaining trauma-informed, person-centered care across services. Daily leadership and strong collaboration with community stakeholders are essential.