Program Director - Residential Treatment Center (Adolescent)

• Typically, you'll work a Monday-Friday day schedule but will need the flexibility to come in on the weekend or after hours as needed. 
• Pay range for this position is $70k-$75k depending on experience and come with a full suite of benefits.
• Reporting to the Executive Director, as the Program Director, you will act as a strong and positive presence on site, responsible for supervising, developing and planning activities and services that enhance the quality of life for the clients (patients) we serve.
• You will be directly responsible for overseeing a staff of Program Assistants, accountable for a group of adolescent clients within Hillcrest's residential treatment program.

• Family Liaison: You will act as a liaison between clients and their families on program matters, excluding clinical matters, and provide information about the program.
• Chart Audits: Daily, you will chart reviews of Program Assistant-led sessions, ensuring group sessions are properly documented and entered into the client’s electronic medical record in a timely fashion.
• Ensure Client Safety and Comfort: You will oversee Program Assistants to ensure a high quality of work, proper safety and line of sight protocols, and a welcoming and healing environment are provided.
• Maintain a Strong Program Assistant Team: You will hire, orient, train, coach, correct, and exit Program Assistant team members to ensure a cohesive, welcoming, high-performing team. Additionally, you will support and advocate for staff career development opportunities to support the retention of talented and committed team members.
• Teamwork: Support all operations and functions of Hillcrest Adolescent Treatment Center to ensure a cohesive and favorable client and employee experience; take on new, temporary or permanent work assignments; provide urgently needed support and assistance, whether specifically assigned or not.
• Ensure license and accreditation compliance: You must maintain current Group Home Administrator certification and/or other certifications as designated; ensure all operations and functions are survey-ready and prepared for unscheduled LPA/auditor visits. 

• Master’s degree in a behavioral science field, plus at least (1) one year of experience as a social worker in an agency serving children or in a group residential program; or
• Bachelor’s degree, plus at least (1) one year of experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity over social work, childcare, and/or support staff providing direct services to children in an agency or in a community care facility with a licensed capacity of seven or more; or
• Associate degree, plus at least (2) two years of experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity over social work, childcare, and/or support staff providing direct services to children in an agency or in a community care facility with a licensed capacity of seven or more; or
• High school diploma or GED, plus at least (3) three years of experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity over social work, childcare, and/or support staff providing direct services to children in an agency or in a community care facility with a licensed capacity of seven or more.

• 1 year of experience in management / leadership role, preferably in a mental health treatment environment. 
• A valid California driver’s license and the ability to pass and maintain a clean driving record check (MVR) in accordance with our company standards.  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required; ability to establish and maintain rapport with a diverse array of personalities and conditions.
• Basic computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, email, calendar, slide presentations, Internet, etc.; experience with EMR system(s) is a plus.
• The ability to lift and carry light objects and parcels as an incidental part of the job is required.
• First aid and CPR certification required.
• Must have or be willing to attain  Group Home Administrator certification.
• Previous experience conducting regular group sessions preferred.

Salary : $70,000 - $75,000