Program Director - Mental Health Operations Leader

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

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.