Program Director

Pathways; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave rollover

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

DailyPay

CEUs

401(k)

Licensure supervision

EAP

Pet insurance

Perks@Clarvida discounts

Job summary

Clarvida is seeking a Program Director to oversee the CalWORKs Behavioral Health Services program in Westminster and Santa Ana. This full‑time role leads clinical and administrative operations, manages budgets, and ensures regulatory compliance while delivering culturally competent, trauma‑informed care.

You will hire, train, and supervise staff, monitor program performance, and represent the program in county and community meetings. Occasional local travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related field required.
• Current CA license (LCSW/LMFT/LPCC/PhD/PsyD) with supervisory eligibility preferred.
• Proven behavioral health program management or administrative leadership.
• Budget, QA/QI, and compliance experience required.

Responsibilities

• Administer clinical and operational functions of assigned mental health programs.
• Hire, develop, and supervise staff; manage performance.
• Ensure QA, compliance, chart audits; deploy QA/QI protocols.
• Develop and manage annual budget; produce forecasts and reports.
• Oversee intake, documentation, and regulatory standards.
• Provide leadership in staff training and community relations.
• Represent the program in external meetings and with vendors.
• Take on a caseload as needed, including crisis intervention.
• Maintain licensure, certification standards for self and staff.
• Handle after-hours availability and on-call duties.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Staff development

QA/QI compliance

Program management

Communication

Cultural competence

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related field

Tools

CA Driver's license

Job description

About the Role

Clarvida is hiring a Program Director to oversee clinical and administrative operations of our CalWORKs Behavioral Health Services program with locations in Westminster and Santa Ana.. This full‑time position offers a competitive salary in the $102,000- $106,000year, 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.

Productivity Expectation

This position has a baseline productivity expectation of 50%, generally equivalent to an average of approximately 3.5 hours of direct client service per workday. The meeting of such requirements will be addressed in accordance with the Company policies and applicable law.

Responsibilities

• Administer clinical and operational functions of assigned mental health programs
• 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 Locations

Santa Ana and Westminster, 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.