Program Director

AKUA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC•San Diego, CA

16d•$104,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

This program is a 14-bed Crisis Stabilization Mental Health Residential Facility serving high-acuity clients experiencing acute mental health conditions, including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and other serious mental illnesses. Due to the complexity of the population served and the regulatory requirements of the California Department of Social Services (DSS) and the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), candidates with experience providing care to clients in crisis stabilization or acute mental health settings are strongly preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (required)
3+ years of mental health experience
1+ year(s) of management experience (required)
Valid CA Driver's License
Current Health Screen / Physical
TB Test Clearance
Current CPR/First Aid certificate
Able to Pass Live Scan (required)

Nice To Haves

LAADC, MFT, PCC, CSW or functional equivalent (preferred)
master’s degree (preferred) in a relevant field (e.g. Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Psychology)
Experience providing care to clients in crisis stabilization or acute mental health settings

Responsibilities

Ensures that all program staff are carrying out their daily functions and responsibilities through continuous monitoring, training, and accountability.
Ensures that the program operates within its Staffing Guidelines and maintains adequate coverage on every shift, at all times (incl. Timekeeping).
Ensures strict adherence to Akua’s policies, regulatory standards, and licensing requirements, ensuring their program remains fully licensed, credentialed, accredited, and in good standing.
Actively participates in hiring, interviewing candidates within staffing guidelines, and oversees disciplinary actions and terminations, ensuring compliance with HR policies.
Responsible for promptly communicating and resolving any client issues/crisis.
Monitors key program metrics to drive performance improvements and ensures cost control by adhering to budgetary guidelines, including staffing, scheduling, and operational expenses.