Clinical Program Director - Adolescent Treatment

Clinical Program Director - Adolescent Treatment Psych Alliance Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Job Details Full-time $140,000 - $158,000 a year 14 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Crisis intervention LMFT Doctor of Psychology Community engagement Managerial strategic planning Strategic management Clinical supervision Mental health and behavioral care Clinical program implementation Inpatient Healthcare staff management Accreditation standards (regulatory compliance area) Managing healthcare operations budgets Caseload management Regulatory compliance Group therapy Licensed Clinical Social Worker Team development Hiring Schedule management Financial operations management Overseeing compliance functions Doctor of Philosophy Team management Clinical staff recruitment Clinical documentation Doctoral degree in psychology Budget management in healthcare LPCC Senior level Regulatory audits Crisis management Leadership Staffing management Senior leadership

Full Job Description Credentials:

Licensed clinician in CA required (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD, PhD or equivalent). Senior leadership experience in adolescent residential or intensive treatment settings required.

Location :

Ranchos Palos Verdes, CA The Clinical Program Director is an executive-level leader responsible for overseeing an established adolescent residential mental health program. This role provides clinical, operational, and financial oversight while building program structure, team culture, and long-term growth strategy. This position oversees a 24/7 residential setting and requires flexibility, accountability, and strong leadership presence.

Responsibilities:

Lead a multi-home adolescent residential program Implement established clinical models, curriculum, policies, and systems Hire, onboard, supervise, and develop clinical staff Provide individual and group supervision Maintain a small caseload of 2 to 6 clients and families Lead therapy groups and community meetings Oversee clinical documentation, conduct chart audits, and ensure authorization readiness Manage census tracking and support continuity of care Oversee program schedules including academics, therapy, meals, outings, appointments, and family programming Partner with medical, operations, facilities, compliance, HR, admissions, and outreach teams Support community relations and represent the program at local events as needed Lead crisis response including high-acuity situations using trauma-informed approaches Maintain readiness for licensing reviews, audits, and accreditation surveys Monitor program budget, staffing ratios, and overall financial performance Prepare and present operating reports to executive leadership Participate in leadership meetings and long-term strategic planning The Clinical Program Director serves as the senior on-site leader responsible for program stability, culture, outcomes, and regulatory compliance.

Compensation:

$140,000 - $158,000

Schedule:

Full-time Flexibility required based on program needs In-person leadership presence required

Setting:

Adolescent residential mental health 24/7 treatment environment

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package available Executive-level leadership opportunity with growth potential

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$140,000.00 - $158,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

IOP, PHP, Residential or Inpatient:

2 years (Required)

Clinical Leadership:

1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

CA License + Ability to Supervise (Required)

Work Location:

In person