Program Manager

The Camp Recovery Center; Scotts Valley (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Camp Recovery Center is seeking a Program Manager to oversee therapeutic program activities, ensure high-quality clinical services, regulatory compliance, and a supportive treatment environment for clients and staff.

The role requires licensure-eligible clinicians (LMFT or LCSW), strong leadership, budgeting, and program development skills, within our Northern California facility. Strong emphasis on patient safety and staff development are key.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral or mental health is required.
• Master's degree in behavioral or mental health is required where state licensing demands it.
• Minimum four years’ experience with the facility population.
• One year or more supervisory experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain administrative and clinical operations to provide high-quality care.
• Plan and implement program goals, resources, and equipment; set timetables and outcomes.
• Oversee the program budget and staff involved in service delivery; provide management for the facility program.
• Develop procedures to ensure efficient operations; improve workflow and scheduling, admissions, and billing processes.

Skills

.Supervisory experience

Clinical program management

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral/mental health

Master's degree in behavioral/mental health (when required by state)

Job description

Open to: Monday–Friday

Salary: $104,000 - $124,800/Yr

$5,000 Sign On Bonus

Preferred schedule: Sunday–Thursday

PURPOSE STATEMENT

The Program Manager plans, directs, and coordinates all therapeutic program activities within the facility, ensuring high‑quality clinical services, regulatory compliance, and a supportive treatment environment for clients and staff.

Required Licensure

• LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)
• LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)

Abouts Us

Since 1984, The Camp Recovery Center has aided in the rehabilitation of thousands of individuals at our residential, 25-acre facility located in Northern California. It is within this tranquil environment that is nestled in the Redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains that we provide these individuals with the opportunity to participate in our highly structured and successful drug and alcohol rehab program.

The Camp Recovery Center is licensed by the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs, and certified by the Commission of Rehab Facilities (CARF). We maintain a strong reputation as a premier provider of specialized addiction treatment services.

At The Camp, Our Caring And Educated Staff Includes Trained Chemical Dependency Counselors That Are Individually Certified Or Licensed, And Help Each One Of Our Clients Through The Many Different Steps Of The Treatment Process, Including

• Detoxification
• Residential/Outpatient Treatment
• Family Program
• Aftercare

For almost three decades, our staff at The Camp Recovery Center has been incredibly successful in helping struggling individuals through cocaine, opiate, methamphetamine, alcohol and prescription drug addiction with our numerous professional and accredited services.

Essential Functions

• Develop and maintain administrative and clinical operations that provide quality care and outcomes for the patients.
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of program goals, objectives, personnel, resources and equipment. Implement the approved program plan objectives, timetables, expected outcome and measures for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Oversee the program's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing counselors, clinical staff or other facility / clinic staff involved in the delivery of services through the program. Provides management and oversight for the facility program.
• Develop and implement procedures to ensure efficient operations of the program; continually identify opportunities to improve program's efficiency; coordinate care delivery, work flow; oversee scheduling, registration, discharge and billing processes for the person(s) receiving services according to facility / clinic procedure.
• Provide staff management to including hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
• Responsible for an assigned caseload if applicable to the program.
• Monitor staff schedules to ensure that appropriate staffing levels are available to facilitate care in a timely manner.
• Develop and implement treatment plans, develop and maintain and audit charts and records for person(s) receiving services.
• Serve as liaison and provides consultation with other staff on related issues, regulations, and standards pertaining to area of clinical specialty.
• Assist in the development and implementation of operating policies and procedures for the program or organization; ensures that procedures and workflow are consistent with organizational objectives, treatment protocol, regulations, and standards of care; ensures that operations conform to established environmental, safety, and infection control requirements.
• Provide outreach services in area of clinical specialty, as needed.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral or mental health or closely related field required.
• Master's degree in behavioral or mental health where required by state for licensed clinicians.
• Four or more years’ experience working with the population of the facility required.
• One or more years’ supervisory experience required.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Licensed counselor/therapist, as required by the state and for the area of clinical expertise.
• Valid driver's license, if required by the facility.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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