Temporary Program Director, Residential Treatment

WESTCARE CALIFORNIA INC; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

WESTCARE CALIFORNIA INC is seeking a senior leader to guide clinical and administrative program operations in Stockton. The role coordinates client care with multidisciplinary teams and ensures compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.

The position requires a four-year degree or equivalent admin experience in addiction treatment, plus supervisory experience and strong budget oversight. On-site work with potential for collaboration across agencies.

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or related field; or five years of admin experience in substance abuse treatment for criminal justice populations.
• Minimum of three years supervisory experience with knowledge of program performance indicators; strong management and administrative capabilities.
• Knowledge of chemical dependency, substance abuse and related dynamics; familiarity with state/federal regulations; strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative leadership and supervision for the program and its operations.
• Act as liaison to the Deputy Administrator and external groups for inter-organizational collaboration, including Board meetings.
• Liaise with CDCR; ensure data submission to CDCR and the Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs.
• Assist in grant planning and potential funding opportunities; participate in program evaluation and outcomes research.
• Develop and monitor staff development, training activities, and QA/Utilization Review systems.
• Oversee budget tracking, fiscal expenditures, and contract management to meet agency policies.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Policy compliance

Communication

Education

4-year college degree in Addiction Counseling/Criminal Justice/Social Work/Psychology

Equivalent 5 years of administrative responsibility in substance abuse treatment/recovery for criminal justice population

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

WESTCARE CALIFORNIA INC is seeking a senior leader to guide clinical and administrative program operations in Stockton. The role coordinates client care with multidisciplinary teams and ensures compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.

The position requires a four-year degree or equivalent admin experience in addiction treatment, plus supervisory experience and strong budget oversight. On-site work with potential for collaboration across agencies.