Program Director III

Turning Point Community Programs; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Coloma Center in Rancho Cordova, CA is seeking a dynamic Program Director to lead a fast-paced residential behavioral health treatment program, supervise staff, and ensure recovery‑oriented, high‑quality care for adults and youth.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field, full licensure (LMFT/LCSW/LPCC) in California, and at least four years of mental health experience with supervisory responsibilities, plus experience coordinating with county

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Full licensure as LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC in California.
• Minimum of four years of mental health service experience, with at least one year in supervision/management.
• Registration with BBS or CA Board of Psychology.

Responsibilities

• Ensure staff productivity and budget adherence to maintain fiscal viability of the program.
• Develop and implement plans to meet programming and service provision needs.
• Provide on-the-spot support aligned with recovery-oriented care and program philosophy.
• Represent the program at community meetings and liaise with County personnel on design, audits, and regulatory issues.
• Conduct crisis intervention and ensure safety for staff and members; coordinate with relevant agencies as needed.
• Facilitate all-staff meetings and ensure compliance with contractual and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Staff collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or Psychology

Job description

COLOMA CENTER is an intensive outpatient mental health treatment program that provides psychosocial rehabilitation and case management services for Transitional Age Youth (16-25) and adults (26+) living with serious mental illness (SMI). Services focus on the individual utilizing a strength-based approach within the recovery model philosophy. The goal of Coloma Center is to assist individuals with maintaining their highest level of independence while living safely in the community.

GENERAL PURPOSE

We are seeking a dynamic, hands-on leader to join our fast-paced residential behavioral health treatment program. This leadership role is ideal for an experienced professional who thrives in active environments, values recovery-oriented care, and wants to remain closely connected to direct services. The Program Director plays a key role in staff support, member advocacy, clinical collaboration, and day-to-day program operations, helping ensure high-quality care in a supportive, mission-driven setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Ensures staff compliance with productivity standards to ensure fiscal viability of program.
• Assesses, develops and implements plans to meet programming and service provision needs.
• Provides “on-the-spot” support that is both helpful to the members and consistent with the philosophy of the program.
• Represents the Program at community meetings as assigned.
• Liaises with County personnel with regard to program design, audit and other regulatory issues of contract.
• Conducts public relations activities in coordination with administration.
• Works with program staff and members to develop planning and evaluation strategies.
• Provides prompt intervention in the event of a crisis both to stop the crisis and to notify, when indicated, persons and agencies necessary for the resolution of the crisis situation.
• Insures the safety, health, and well-being of staff and members.
• Monitors safety status of facility; represents or assigns a representative to the safety committee.
• Facilitates all-staff meetings.
• Responsible for budget development in conjunction with Fiscal Department; monitors budget on a monthly and annual basis.
• Insures overall compliance with contractual agreement with County provider including outcomes.
• Insures program meets quality management standards for documentation, billing and service provision.
• Provides all necessary reports to the County and Administration in a timely fashion.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

Education, Training and Experience

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is through graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field and full licensure as a LMFT, LCSW or LPCC; four (4) years of varied experience as a provider of mental health services; minimum of one (1) year supervisory/ management experience.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

Registration with BBS or CA Board of Psychology

Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport inclusive of bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Compensation: $91,520.00 - $103,064.00annually *Compensation may be offered above the posted range based on education, experience, and qualifications

located at 10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 325, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670