Program Director

Clarvida; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days

Sick leave

Up to 10 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

DailyPay

CEUs for licensure renewal

401(k) plan

Licensure supervision

EAP

Pet insurance

Perks @ Clarvida discounts

Job summary

Clarvida in Tustin, CA is seeking a Program Director to oversee clinical and administrative operations of one or more mental health programs. This full-time role leads teams, ensures compliance, and drives high-quality, trauma-informed services in alignment with Clarvida’s person-centered care model.

The position offers opportunities for leadership, growth, and daily pay availability, with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field.
• Current California license in LCSW/LMFT/LPCC/PhD/PsyD with 2+ years supervision experience preferred.
• Proven leadership and management experience in behavioral health programs.

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

Leadership

Budget management

QA/QI protocols

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master’s degree in social work/psychology/counseling or related field

CA license (LCSW/LMFT/LPCC/PhD/PsyD)

Job description

About The Role

Clarvida is hiring a Program Director to oversee clinical and administrative operations of one or more mental health program in Tustin Ca location. This full‑time position offers a competitive salary in the $105,000 year, 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 with Clarvida’s person‑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 as required.

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

Tustin, 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.

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