Residential Program Manager

Integrea Community Mental Health Systems Career Center; LaFayette (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Integrea Community Mental Health Systems Career Center is seeking a Residential Program Manager to oversee daily operations within a mental health residential facility in LaFayette, AL. This role involves supervising consumer activities, ensuring compliance with clinical standards, and coordinating with clinical staff to support treatment goals.

Ideal candidates will have experience in mental health support, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to fostering a safe, therapeutic environment. Comprehensive benefits and a guaranteed 40-hour workweek are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health or developmental disabilities support.
• Strong leadership and supervision skills.
• Ability to engage with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the residential program.
• Ensure compliance with clinical and safety standards.
• Coordinate activities and schedules for consumers.

Skills

Supervision

Crisis management

Documentation

Skill development

Collaboration

Job description

At Integrea Community Mental Health System, you’re not just joining a workplace—you’re joining a mission‑driven team that cares deeply about its consumers, its community, and each other. We invest in our employees with comprehensive benefits—including Blue Cross/Blue Shield health and dental, vision and supplemental insurance options, the security of participating in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) and guaranteed 40‑hour workweeks for full‑time staff.

Openings for this role are in the following areas: LaFayette, AL and Opelika, AL

Position Summary

The Residential Program Manager oversees the daily operations and service delivery within a mental health residential facility. Under the supervision of licensed clinical staff, this role assists individuals with mental health conditions and/or developmental disabilities in building life skills, achieving treatment goals, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic living environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day oversight of residential program operations, ensuring compliance with all clinical, licensing, and safety standards.
• Supervise consumer activities, including completion of daily chores, outings, training, grooming, bathing, toileting, and mealtime activities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain weekly activity schedules for consumers that promote engagement, wellness, skill development, and community integration.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of consumer services, progress notes, incident reports, and compliance logs.
• Coordinate with clinical staff to support treatment goals and individualized service plans (ISPs).
• Oversee shift coverage and maintain staff schedules to ensure 24/7 supervision requirements are met.
• Monitor the therapeutic environment, including routines, behavior supports, and emergency response readiness.
• Maintain program records and participate in audits, site visits, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with families, guardians, case managers, and external providers to support holistic care.
• Address crises or behavioral escalations as needed, in accordance with organizational policies and trauma‑informed practices.
• Participate in staff training, program development, and strategic planning efforts.
• Perform all duties of Mental Health Professional, Mental Health Technician, and House Manager as needed.
• Responsible for supervising program services in the absence of the Program Director.
• All other duties as assigned.