Program Director, Behavioral Health Services

Sevita; Alabama; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Full compensation/benefits package for

Rewarding work with community impact

Job security with nationwide careerop

Job summary

Sevita's Alabama Mentor division seeks a Program Director for Behavioral Health Services to lead clinical operations and a dedicated team. You will oversee service quality, regulatory compliance, staff development, and partner relationships to support youth in residential and treatment foster care settings.

The role emphasizes strategic growth, census management, and collaboration with state leaders to drive program success and positive outcomes for individuals served.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related Human Services field or equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with State Director and Leadership Team to manage day-to-day operations of the behavioral health program and team.
• Ensure services quality, regulatory compliance, staff training, and financial performance, with supervision for direct staff.
• Foster relationships with individuals served, families, and guardians; implement satisfaction plans.
• Implement core growth strategy to increase census, occupancy, and start new programs.
• Maintain relationships with DHR case managers and referral agents; advocate for individuals served.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Effective communication

Compassionate approach

Quality mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Alabama Mentor, a part of the Sevita family, provides Residential and Treatment Foster Care services to youth who may be facing out-of-home placements, transitioning back into the family home or independent living alternatives, or involved in the juvenile justice system. Through our personalized programming, we help youth gain stability, comfort and confidence to overcome all challenges and live well. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived.

Program Director, Behavioral Health Services

Have you been looking for a fantastic role to continue your career path in Social and Human Services? Look no further. This role is critical to our success and exemplifies the wonderful mission driven work we do here every day.

• Collaborate with the State Director and Leadership Team members to manage the day-to-day operations of the clinical/behavioral health services program and a team.
• Ensure quality of services delivered, and compliance with regulatory requirements, staff training, financial performance, and provide supervision to direct staff.
• Foster and maintain relationships with individuals being served, families and guardians; and implement individual satisfaction enhancement plans.
• Implement program core growth strategy to increase and maintain census, maximize utilization and occupancy percentages, and assist with new start development.
• Foster and maintain relations with DHR case managers and referral agents; lobby on behalf of individuals receiving support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two to three years of related experience in the Human Services field preferred
• Master’s degree preferred
• An equivalent combination of education and experience to be assessed per candidate
• Other training, certification, education, experience, and licensure as required by state
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines
• Effective communication skills to manage relationships
• A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach
• A commitment to quality in everything you do

Why Join Us?

• Full time
• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities
• Employee Referral Program bonus opportunities for eligible roles

We have a rewarding work environment with awesome co-workers – come join our team –

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law