Program Director, Behavioral Health Technician

West Coast University•Ontario, CA

23d•$11,025,635 - $159,866

About The Position

American Career College is seeking a Program Director for Behavioral Health Technicians. As a certified Great Place to Work, we offer a collaborative, student-centric culture that values academic integrity, mutual respect, student learning, service, responsiveness, innovation, diversity, and stewardship. In this role, you will guide students to make a significant impact on the lives of every patient they care for throughout their careers. You will have the opportunity to share your expertise and passion with the next generation of Behavioral Health Technicians.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of post-certification professional experience in behavioral health, including direct experience in ABA therapy or substance use disorder treatment.
Minimum of 3 years of higher education teaching experience (associate or bachelor degree level) in behavioral health, psychology, or addiction studies.
Minimum of 2 years in an academic leadership or management role (Program Director, Department Chair, Lead Faculty, or Clinical Coordinator).
Thorough knowledge of ABHES accreditation standards, BACB RBT standards, and CCAPP educational provider requirements.
Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Psychology, Clinical Counseling, Social Work, or a closely related behavioral health discipline from an accredited institution.
Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential in good standing with the BACB.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate (Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D.) in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or Human Services.
Active CADC II, LAADC, or state-equivalent addiction counselor license/certification, or experience overseeing CADC-certified faculty.

Responsibilities

Providing strategic, academic, and administrative leadership in planning, implementing, evaluating and continuous improvement of the program in support of College and/or departmental goals to ensure compliance with accreditation and/or licensure requirements.
Participating in curriculum development and coordination, determines teaching assignments using a asynchronous instructional approach combining online instruction with face-to-face instruction (as applicable), selection of faculty, and selection/coordination of program specific external facilities and instruction.
Providing professional leadership and support for teaching faculty and enables an environment which fosters creativity, responsiveness, and self-responsibility.