Program Director

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

Description

About the Role

Clarvida is hiring aProgram Directorto oversee clinical and administrative operations of one mental health program in Anaheim Ca location for Adults. This full‑time position offers acompetitive salary in the $110,000year, opportunities for leadership, professional growth, and daily pay availability. As a Program Director, you will lead teams, manage program performance, ensure compliance, and drive high‑quality, culturally competent mental health services in alignment withClarvida’sperson‑centered and trauma‑informed care model.

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 asrequired.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field
• Current, valid California license in CA as LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Ph.D., or Psy.D.; license with 2+ years preferred for supervision ability(we accept newly Lic)
• Proven experience in behavioral health programs, with management or administrative leadership
• Strong skills in budget management, staff training, compliance, QA/QI protocols
• Valid CA driver’s license, auto insurance; ability to travel locally

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multiple program oversight (e.g.outpatient, community‑based, clinic settings)
• Prior experience providing supervision for pre‑licensed clinicians
• Experience with government contracts, regulatory reporting, or grants management

Compensation & Benefits

• Paid vacation days (increases with tenure)
• Separate sick leave that rolls over each year
• Up to 10 paid holidays*
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• DailyPay, access earnings before payday
• Training, development, and continuing education credits (CEUs) for licensure renewal
• 401(k) plan
• Free licensure supervision
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet insurance
• Perks@Clarvida– discounts on travel, entertainment, Verizon, and more

Work Location

Anaheim, CA. On‑site leadership, clinic oversight, with community interaction

Employment Type

Full‑time

About Clarvida

Clarvida is a trusted provider of behavioral health and human services. We deliver recovery‑focused, culturally responsive care across multiple states and empower individuals and families through compassion, evidence‑based practices, and organizational integrity.

Learn more: www.clarvida.com/mission‑vision‑and‑values

Explore other roles: www.clarvida.com/working‑at‑clarvida

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.