Program Director

Alsana; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA options

FSA options

Paid time off

Continuing education stipend

Life and AD&D coverage

Short-term disability

Holiday pay

Job summary

Alsana is a national leader in eating disorder treatment. A Program Director is needed to oversee the operations of a treatment program, supervise direct care staff, manage scheduling, and maintain a safe milieu aligned with licensure requirements.

Under the Director of Clinical Services, you will manage clinical issues, coordinate transitions, orient new clients, and ensure timely communication of treatment plan updates. This role demands strong leadership and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred in a health-related field; license preferred.
• 3+ years of leadership experience in behavioral health.
• 2+ years working with eating disorder clients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees operational aspects of the assigned program.
• Partners with Director of Clinical Services on clinical issues and corrective actions.
• Maintains liaison between treatment team, clients, and direct care staff.
• Facilitates groups as licensure and scheduling allow.
• Orients new clients to Alsana policies and welcomes them into the milieu.
• Executes discharge/transitions and coordinates for smooth transitions.
• Ensures new admissions are integrated within 24 hours.
• Communicates treatment plan updates to UR with leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Group facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work / Counseling or related field

Bachelor’s degree + applicable experience

Tools

Clinical software/EMR

Scheduling software

Job description

Be a part of a soul-hearted approach to healing.

Alsana is a national leader in eating disorder treatment, offering a holistic, soul-hearted approach to recovery for adults and adolescents of all genders.

We exist to be a source of hope and healing, creating safe, nurturing spaces where individuals can cultivate the roots of their own recovery story.

As the Program Director at Alsana and under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Services, you will manage the operations of a specific program, including direct care staffing, milieu management, and client scheduling.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees operational aspect of assigned programs.
• Works closely with Director of Clinical Services to manage clinical issues that affect the milieu and assists in implementing corrective actions.
• Provides continuity and serves as liaison between treatment team, clients, and direct care staff.
• Facilitates/co-facilitates groups as appropriate to licensure and scheduling needs.
• Orients new clients to Alsana’s policies and procedures and welcomes new clients into community.
• Executes discharge/transitions out of program and coordinates with appropriate parties to ensure a smooth transition to the next level of care.
• Ensures new admissions are firmly integrated into the milieu within the first 24 hours.
• In conjunction with the Director of Clinical Services, communicates treatment plan updates/attendance to UR.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling, or other relevant health related discipline preferred. Bachelors degree in a relevant field plus experience it would be acceptable.
• Therapy license is preferred.
• 3+ years of progressively responsible experience in a leadership role and a minimum of 2+ years of recent experience related to eating disordered clients (preferred) or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in the behavioral health industry.

Benefits That Support You

Benefits

At Alsana, we believe in taking care of the people who make our mission possible. Eligible team members enjoy a supportive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and growth, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with multiple plan options

(Cigna nationwide; Kaiser available in CA)

• HSA plans with employer contributions
• FSA Healthcare and Dependent Care plan options
• Generous PTO, sick time, Covid Time, and 6 paid holidays
• Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability (company-paid for non-CA; CA uses state plan)
• Continuing education stipend for eligible roles
• Voluntary benefits including Supplemental Life, Long-Term Disability, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity
• LifeMart employee discount program
• Free meals & snacks (position-specific)

Join us in helping people feel rooted, engaged, and respected as they find their path to recovery. Together, we foster a community built on compassion, mutual respect, and whole-hearted care.