Program Director - Residential Treatment

Paradigm Treatment Centers; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with 4% match

Paid time off including vacation, Holl

Continuing Education Assistance

Job summary

Altior Healthcare seeks a Program Director to oversee Paradigm’s adolescent residential program, guiding a multidisciplinary team and ensuring high‑quality clinical services in a structured, safe environment for teens and families, while maintaining compliance with licensing and accreditation standards across the program.

You will collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, therapists and direct care staff to manage day‑to‑day operations from intake through discharge, supervise hiring and training,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred in Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a related behavioral health field.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership or management experience in a residential treatment, behavioral health, or intensive outpatient setting.
• Experience working with adolescents in mental health or substance use treatment preferred.
• Valid Texas Child Care License required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the residential treatment program.
• Lead and support a multidisciplinary clinical team, ensuring Paradigm’s core values and treatment philosophy are integrated into client care.
• Coordinate treatment services from intake through discharge, ensuring continuity of care and effective communication among staff.
• Supervise program staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, performance management, and retention of direct care personnel.
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation, including case records, client charts, and service notes in accordance with company, licensing, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor program performance and productivity to ensure quality standards and service delivery goals are met.
• Oversee client safety and crisis management, including reporting procedures and referrals when necessary.
• Maintain compliance with state licensing requirements, accreditation standards, and federal regulations.
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and staff trainings.
• Collaborate with community partners, local organizations, and external providers to support program effectiveness and continuity of care.
• Assist with facility operations, staffing schedules, and program logistics as needed.
• Assist in oversight of the day‑to‑day operations of the residential treatment program.
• Assists in leadership and support a multidisciplinary clinical team, ensuring Paradigm’s core values and treatment philosophy are integrated into client care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Adolescents treatment experience

Education

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Program Director - Residential Treatment

San Rafael, California, United States

About Altior Healthcare

Our family of services comprises three distinct mental health treatment programs, including a specialized program for US Veterans. With over 15 unique locations, we manage and support 500+ dedicated employees serving over 300 residential clients daily located across five states: California, Idaho, Maine, New Hampshire, and Texas.

Paradigm Treatment (West Coast) and Ridge RTC (East Coast) partner together under Altior, united by a shared commitment to providing exceptional mental health care. For over a decade, our core clinical and support teams have worked side-by-side, delivering compassionate, evidence-based treatment that changes lives.

As part of the Altior network, you’ll find the stability of an established organization with the heart of a close-knit treatment community where every role matters.

Paradigm Treatment Centers provides personalized residential psychiatric treatment for adolescents ages 13–17 experiencing mental health and co-occurring substance use challenges. With transformative residential facilities in Malibu, CA; San Rafael, CA; and Austin, TX, Paradigm has more than a decade of experience helping teens and young adults build the skills needed for long‑term emotional wellness and recovery.

Our programs combine evidence‑based clinical care with compassionate support to create a safe, structured environment where adolescents can heal and grow.

Position Overview

The Program Director oversees the daily operations of Paradigm’s adolescent residential program in Austin, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality clinical and therapeutic services. This role provides leadership to multidisciplinary teams, maintains compliance with regulatory standards, and ensures continuity of care from intake through discharge.

The Program Director works closely with psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, and direct care staff to support effective treatment delivery while maintaining a safe and structured environment for residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the residential treatment program.
• Lead and support a multidisciplinary clinical team, ensuring Paradigm’s core values and treatment philosophy are integrated into client care.
• Coordinate treatment services from intake through discharge, ensuring continuity of care and effective communication among staff.
• Supervise program staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, performance management, and retention of direct care personnel.
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation, including case records, client charts, and service notes in accordance with company, licensing, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor program performance and productivity to ensure quality standards and service delivery goals are met.
• Oversee client safety and crisis management, including reporting procedures and referrals when necessary.
• Maintain compliance with state licensing requirements, accreditation standards, and federal regulations.
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and staff trainings.
• Collaborate with community partners, local organizations, and external providers to support program effectiveness and continuity of care.
• Assist with facility operations, staffing schedules, and program logistics as needed.
• Assist in oversight of the day‑to‑day operations of the residential treatment program.
• Assists in leadership and support a multidisciplinary clinical team, ensuring Paradigm’s core values and treatment philosophy are integrated into client care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred in Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a related behavioral health field.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership or management experience in a residential treatment, behavioral health, or intensive outpatient setting.
• Experience working with adolescents in mental health or substance use treatment preferred.
• Valid Texas Child Care License required.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule to meet program and client needs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Chef-prepared meals on site
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adolescents and families

Salary Range

$85,000 - $110,000 USD

• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, and vision.
• 401k with 4% match.
• Paid Time Off Programs including vacation, holidays, and illness.

For Direct Care roles

• Chef made meals onsite.
• Professional trainings provided for development; continuing education assistance for clinicians.
• Supportive clinical supervision and professional development.

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