Senior Director, Behavioral Health Programs

Clarvida; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days

DailyPay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Licensure supervision

EAP

Pet insurance

Job summary

Clarvida is hiring a Program Director to oversee clinical and administrative operations of our CalWORKs Behavioral Health Services program with locations in Westminster and Santa Ana. This full‑time position offers a competitive salary in the $102,000- $106,000 year, opportunities for leadership, professional growth, and daily pay availability.

As a Program Director, you will lead teams, manage program performance, ensure compliance, and drive high‑quality, culturally competent mental health

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
• Current, valid California license in CA as LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Ph.D., or Psy.D.; license with 2+ years preferred for supervision ability (we accept newly Lic)
• Proven experience in behavioral health programs, with management or administrative leadership
• Strong skills in budget management, staff training, compliance, QA/QI protocols
• Valid CA driver’s license, auto insurance; ability to travel locally

Responsibilities

• Administer clinical and operational functions of assigned mental health programs
• 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 training

Compliance

Supervision

Education

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field

Tools

CA driver’s license

Auto insurance

Job description

Clarvida is hiring a Program Director to oversee clinical and administrative operations of our CalWORKs Behavioral Health Services program with locations in Westminster and Santa Ana. This full‑time position offers a competitive salary in the $102,000- $106,000 year, opportunities for leadership, professional growth, and daily pay availability.

As a Program Director, you will lead teams, manage program performance, ensure compliance, and drive high‑quality, culturally competent mental health