Senior Residential Program Director - Trauma-Informed

Seneca-Family-of-Agencies; Salinas (CA); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Benefits package

Job summary

Seneca Family of Agencies seeks a Residential Program Director in California to lead Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Programs, ensuring trauma‑informed, culturally responsive services for youth. You will supervise clinical leaders across sites and drive regulatory compliance with CDSS, DHCS, and state codes.

The role emphasizes effective leadership, training, and budget collaboration to support quality care and positive outcomes for youth and families.

Qualifications

• Eligible for STRTP Administrator certification per STRTP Interim Licensing Standards by meeting one of the following education/experience qualifications.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive leadership experience in residential or behavioral health services, with at least 2 years overseeing licensed or Medi‑Cal‑certified programs.
• Ability to interpret and apply licensing and clinical regulations; strong leadership, coaching, and change management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication, analytical, and organizational abilities.
• Commitment to trauma‑informed care, cultural humility, and equity‑driven leadership.
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca insurance policy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure STRTPs maintain continuous compliance with CDSS Interim Licensing Standards, DHCS regulations, and Welfare and Institutions Code requirements.
• Deliver trauma‑informed, culturally responsive, evidence‑based services; supervise and support directors and clinical leaders across multiple sites.
• Oversee staff recruitment, training, and retention in alignment with CDSS standards.
• Foster accountability, professional growth, and collaboration.
• Ensure safety, emergency preparedness, and incident reporting; review and approve investigations and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with executive and finance teams to develop and manage program budgets to meet regulatory staffing and service requirements.
• Oversee Medi‑Cal billing compliance and documentation standards.
• Ensure timely completion of required reports for CDSS, DHCS, and county Behavioral Health Departments.
• Cultivate partnerships with county/state offices, school districts, law enforcement, and other providers; train partners as requested.
• Manage program facilities to ensure safety and a welcoming environment; model crisis communication and de-escalation techniques.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Trauma-informed care

Cultural humility

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral science

Bachelor’s degree with administrative experience

Job description

Seneca Family of Agencies seeks a Residential Program Director in California to lead Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Programs, ensuring trauma‑informed, culturally responsive services for youth. You will supervise clinical leaders across sites and drive regulatory compliance with CDSS, DHCS, and state codes.

The role emphasizes effective leadership, training, and budget collaboration to support quality care and positive outcomes for youth and families.