Akua Mind Body · 5 hours ago
Behavioral Health Program Director
Costa Mesa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $126K/yr
3+ years expAkua Mind Body is California’s leading mental health and substance abuse treatment center, and they are seeking a Behavioral Health Program Director. The Program Director oversees the day-to-day operations of a 30-Bed Mental Health & Substance abuse Residential Facility, ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory standards while managing staff and client care.
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Responsibilities
The Program Director ensures that all program staff are carrying out their daily functions and responsibilities through continuous monitoring, training, and accountability
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)
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
The Program Director actively participates in hiring, interviewing candidates within staffing guidelines, and oversees disciplinary actions and terminations, ensuring compliance with HR policies
The Program Director is responsible for promptly communicating and resolving any client issues/crisis
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
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work or any other major which includes at least 24 semester college units in one or more of the following subject areas: (A) Psychology, (B) Social Work, (C) Sociology, (D) Behavioral sciences (E) Psychiatric Nursing
Two (2) years of full-time work experience in a community program that serves clients who have a mental illness. Such experience must be in the direct provision of services to clients, of which one (1) year must be in the position of supervising direct care staff
As an alternative to the Bachelor Degree and experience, a total of four (4) years of experience in a community program providing direct services to persons with mental disabilities, of which one (1) year must be in the position of supervising direct care staff, and graduation from high school of possession of a GED may be substituted
3+ years of mental health experience and 1+ year(s) of management experience
Valid CA Driver's License
Current Health Screen / Physical
TB Test Clearance
Current CPR/First Aid certificate
Able to Pass Live Scan
Preferred
License/Credentials: LADC OR +, SUDCC-CS II OR +, LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, or functional equivalent / appropriate license or certification
Education: Bachelor's Degree or master's degree in a relevant field (e.g. Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Psychology)
Benefits
Health Insurance: Medical, Vision & Dental
Paid Time Off: Sick & Vacation
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Company
Akua Mind Body
AKUA Mind Body is more than just a treatment center or residential facility; it’s a revitalizing retreat that provides holistic therapy programs for those who are in need of mental health treatment and substance use addiction.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-02-21
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