Behavioral Health Program Director

description position: behavioral health program director type: salary, full-time, exempt compensation: up to $130k per year (base salary + performance bonus) benefits: health insurance (medical, vision, dental, life) pto (sick, vacation) equity shares company car key responsibilities: training & accountability: the program director ensures that all program staff are carrying out their daily functions and responsibilities through continuous monitoring, training, and accountability. staffing & scheduling: the program director is responsible for ensuring that the program operates within its staffing guidelines and maintains adequate coverage on every shift, at all times (incl. timekeeping). compliance: the program director ensures strict adherence to akua’s policies, regulatory standards, and licensing requirements, , ensuring their program remains fully licensed, credentialed, accredited, and in good standing. employee management: the program director actively participates in hiring, interviewing candidates within staffing guidelines, and oversees disciplinary actions and terminations, ensuring compliance with hr policies. emergency management: the program director is responsible for promptly communicating and resolving any client issues/crisis (incl. being in the on-call rotation). performance and cost management: the program director monitors key program metrics to drive performance improvements and ensures cost control by adhering to budgetary guidelines, including staffing, scheduling, and operational expenses. requirements: license/credentials: ladc/cadc/sudcc, mft/pcc/csw, or functional equivalent (preferred) education: bachelor’s degree (required) or master’s degree (preferred) in a relevant field (e.g. healthcare administration, business administration, psychology) experience: 3+ years of behavioral health experience and 1+ year(s) of management experience (required) additional: valid ca driver's license, current health screen / physical, tb test clearance, current cpr/first aid certificate, able to pass live scan (required) company description: akua behavioral health is california’s leading mental health and substance abuse treatment center. we provide our clients with individualized, compassionate treatment from master’s and doctorate level clinicians across various levels of care at fully licensed and accredited facilities throughout northern and southern california. to give our clients the best chance at lasting recovery, we pioneered an integrative east-meets-west approach that combines western evidence-based treatment with holistic eastern traditions to treat the mind, body, and spirit. our mission is to provide the highest quality of behavioral healthcare for every client by ensuring our team is 100% trained and motivated to deliver industry leading client outcomes.