Program Director (Temporary) - Clinical Leadership

WestCare Foundation, Inc.; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

WestCare Foundation, Inc. Stockton, CA seeks a Temporary Program Director to provide clinical and administrative leadership for the program, coordinating client care with a multidisciplinary team.

The role liaises with the Deputy Administrator and external groups, including CDCR, to promote collaboration and program success. The position involves grant planning, program evaluation, staff development, and budget oversight, with on-call availability for emergencies and a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Equivalent experience consisting of five years of administrative responsibility in substance abuse treatment/recovery for the criminal justice population.
• A minimum of three years supervisory experience with knowledge of program performance indicators.
• Knowledge of chemical dependency, substance abuse, and personality dynamics of the substance abuser.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations; ability to document well; ethical confidentiality standards.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain WestCare vehicle insurance; CPR/First Aid certifications and TB test.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative leadership and supervision to the program and its operations.
• Function as liaison with Deputy Administrator and external groups; attend Board meetings as required.
• Assist in grant planning and potential funding opportunities.
• Participate in design and implementation of research and program evaluation.
• Develop and monitor QA and Utilization Review systems; oversee budgets and expenditures.
• Ensure compliance with agency standards, guidelines and regulations; prepare comprehensive reports.
• Coordinate data submission to CDCR and other agencies; monitor daily shift exchanges and logs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Program management

Chemical dependency knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Documentation skills

Confidentiality

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or related field

Equivalent experience: 5 years administrative responsibility in substance abuse treatment/recovery for criminal justice population

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

WestCare Foundation, Inc. Stockton, CA seeks a Temporary Program Director to provide clinical and administrative leadership for the program, coordinating client care with a multidisciplinary team.

The role liaises with the Deputy Administrator and external groups, including CDCR, to promote collaboration and program success. The position involves grant planning, program evaluation, staff development, and budget oversight, with on-call availability for emergencies and a strong emphasis on