Program DirectorMalibu, California, United States
Program Director
About Altior Healthcare
Our family of services comprises three distinct mental health treatment programs, including a specialized program for US Veterans. With over 15 unique locations, we manage and support 500+ dedicated employees serving over 300 residential clients daily located across five states: California, Idaho, Maine, New Hampshire, and Texas.
Paradigm Treatment (West Coast) and Ridge RTC (East Coast) partner together under Altior, united by a shared commitment to providing exceptional mental health care. For over a decade, our core clinical and support teams have worked side-by-side, delivering compassionate, evidence-based treatment that changes lives.
As part of the Altior network, you’ll find the stability of an established organization with the heart of a close-knit treatment community where every role matters.
Job Summary
The Program Director is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and clinical programming of an adolescent residential treatment center. This role provides leadership to a multidisciplinary team, ensures high-quality patient care, and supports a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for adolescents throughout their treatment journey.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of the residential program, ensuring a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for adolescent patients.
- Provide leadership, supervision, and support to clinical and residential staff, fostering a collaborative and accountable team culture.
- Ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care aligned with program standards and treatment goals.
- Monitor patient progress and support clinical decision-making in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- Maintain compliance with all regulatory, licensing, and accreditation standards, including documentation and program audits.
- Partner with admissions, utilization review, and clinical teams to support census management and continuity of care.
- Address patient, family, and staff concerns with professionalism and clinical oversight.
- Support staff development, training, and performance management to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Collaborate on program development initiatives and continuous quality improvement efforts.
- Ensure clear communication across departments, including executive leadership, clinical teams, and external partners.
Qualifications
- Previous leadership experience within a residential treatment center or behavioral health setting.
- Experience working with adolescents in a mental health and/or substance use treatment environment.
- Strong understanding of residential operations, clinical programming, and regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage conflict, and support a positive work culture.
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field preferred (Bachelor’s may be considered with extensive experience).
- Experience in program management, staff supervision, and operational oversight.
- Licensed or licensed-eligible candidates preferred.
Licensure (Preferred but not required depending on program needs):
- LMFT / AMFT
- LPCC / APCC
- LCSW / ASW
Salary Range
$95,000 - $115,000 USD
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, and vision.
- 401k with 4% match.
- Paid Time Off Programs including vacation, holidays, and illness.
- Chef made meals onsite.
- Continuing Education Assistance.
- Supportive clinical supervision and professional development.
Altior Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.
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