Behavioral Health Program Director

Akua Behavioral Health • Costa Mesa, CA

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About The Position

Akua Behavioral Health is hiring a full-time, exempt Behavioral Health Program Director to oversee program operations at its behavioral health and substance abuse treatment facilities. The director ensures staff perform their responsibilities through ongoing monitoring, training, and accountability; maintains adequate staffing and shift coverage; and ensures compliance with company policies, regulatory standards, licensing requirements, and accreditation expectations. The role also contributes to hiring and employee management, responds to client issues and crises, participates in the on-call rotation, and monitors program performance and expenses. Compensation is up to $130,000 per year, including base salary and performance bonus. The company lists health insurance, paid time off, equity shares, and a company car as benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required; a master’s degree is preferred. Relevant fields include healthcare administration, business administration, or psychology.
• At least 3 years of behavioral health experience.
• At least 1 year of management experience.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Current health screen or physical, TB test clearance, and current CPR/First Aid certificate.
• Ability to pass Live Scan.
• LADC/CADC/SUDCC, MFT/PCC/CSW, or functional equivalent credentials are preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• LADC/CADC/SUDCC, MFT/PCC/CSW, or functional equivalent credentials.

Responsibilities

• Monitor staff performance and ensure program staff carry out their daily functions through continuous training and accountability.
• Ensure the program operates within staffing guidelines and maintains adequate coverage on every shift, including timekeeping.
• Ensure compliance with Akua policies, regulatory standards, and licensing requirements, and maintain the program’s licensed, credentialed, accredited, and good-standing status.
• Participate in hiring and candidate interviews within staffing guidelines; oversee disciplinary actions and terminations in accordance with HR policies.
• Promptly communicate about and resolve client issues and crises, including participating in the on-call rotation.
• Monitor program metrics to drive performance improvements.
• Control costs by following budget guidelines for staffing, scheduling, and operational expenses.

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, vision, dental, and life)
• PTO (sick and vacation)
• Equity shares
• Company car
• Performance bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager