Program Director

Clarvida - California•San Diego, CA

24d•$105,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Director at the Oasis Clubhouse in San Diego, CA, leads a recovery-oriented community designed for adults (ages 18 and older) living with serious mental illness. Combining clinical oversight with community-based psychosocial care, the Director ensures all activities adhere strictly to the Clubhouse International Standards.

Requirements

Active California LCSW, LMFT, LPCC License.
Master’s Degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum of 3–5 years of mental health or psychosocial rehabilitation leadership experience.
Expert knowledge of trauma-informed care, harm reduction principles, and the psychiatric recovery model.

Nice To Haves

Preferred expertise working in adult psychiatric rehabilitation.
Prior experience in a certified Clubhouse setting or completion of Clubhouse International Training is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Operationalize the Clubhouse International Standards by engaging adult members and staff as colleagues in running all day-to-day operations of the Clubhouse.
Direct all programmatic preparations to achieve and maintain formal Clubhouse International Accreditation.
Foster a non-clinical, strength-based, and consensus-driven environment that promotes dignity, mutual respect, and community integration for adults recovering from serious mental illness.
Provide clinical oversight, risk assessments, crisis intervention, and case consultations appropriate to an adult mental health setting.
Supervise and mentor a multidisciplinary team—including generalist staff and peer support specialists—ensuring high adherence to the Clubhouse generalist model.
Ensure all member records, tracking data, and intake processes comply with HIPAA, state licensing, and San Diego County contract requirements.
Build and oversee the Clubhouse’s Transitional, Supported, and Independent Employment opportunities by developing strong networks with local San Diego employers.
Assist adult members in accessing and navigating educational programs, GED certification, and local community college or vocational systems.
Facilitate member-driven groups and units focused on community housing access, budgeting, wellness, and essential navigation of local public entitlements.
Oversee the Clubhouse "reach-out" system to track, support, and re-engage members who are absent or experiencing crises, reducing isolation.
Maintain active referral networks with local adult housing programs, crisis stabilization units, and outpatient care systems across San Diego County.