Residential Behavioral Health Program Director

AKUA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance: Medical, Vision &amp

Paid Time Off: Sick & Vacation

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Job summary

AKUA Behavioral Health Inc. in Costa Mesa, CA seeks a Program Director for a certified Residential Treatment Program.

This full-time exempt role leads staff, training, scheduling, compliance and budgeting to ensure high-quality care. Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field; 3+ years mental health experience with 1+ year in supervision; and a CA driver’s license with health clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field with at least 24 semester units in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology or Behavioral Sciences.
• 3+ years of full-time mental health experience with 1+ year supervising direct care staff; or 4 years direct service with 1 year supervision plus high school diploma/GED substitution option.

Responsibilities

• Training & accountability: ensure staff perform daily duties with ongoing monitoring and training.
• Staffing & scheduling: maintain staffing guidelines and coverage for every shift, including timekeeping.
• Compliance: ensure adherence to policies, licensing, accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Employee management: participate in hiring, interviewing and disciplinary actions per HR policies.
• Emergency management: communicate and resolve client issues or crises promptly.
• Performance & cost management: monitor program metrics and control staffing and operating expenses.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Budgeting

Compliance

Staffing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology/Social Work or related (≥24 units)

Job description

AKUA Behavioral Health Inc. in Costa Mesa, CA seeks a Program Director for a certified Residential Treatment Program.

This full-time exempt role leads staff, training, scheduling, compliance and budgeting to ensure high-quality care. Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field; 3+ years mental health experience with 1+ year in supervision; and a CA driver’s license with health clearance.