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Behavioral Health Program Manager

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Akua Behavioral Health

Newport Beach, CA (In Person)

$103,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 15 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/11/2026

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Job Description

Position:
Program Manager Type:
Salary, Full-Time, Exempt Compensation:
Up to $116k per year
Base Salary:
$90k per year
Performance Bonus:
Up to $26k per year ($500/week based on census, earned weekly, paid monthly)
Benefits:
Health Insurance:
Medical, Vision & Dental Paid Time Off:
Sick & Vacation Equity Shares Key Responsibilities:
Training & Accountability:
The Program Manager ensures that all program staff are carrying out their daily functions and responsibilities through continuous monitoring, training, and accountability.
Staffing & Scheduling:
The Program Manager 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 Manager 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 Manager actively participates in hiring, interviewing candidates within staffing guidelines, and oversees disciplinary actions and terminations, ensuring compliance with HR policies.
Emergency Management:
The Program Manager is responsible for promptly communicating and resolving any client issues/crisis.
Performance and Cost Management:
The Program Manager monitors key program metrics to drive performance improvements and ensures cost control by adhering to budgetary guidelines, including staffing, scheduling, and operational expenses. Requirements The Program Manager of a certified Residential Treatment Program shall have the following Qualifications prior to employment: 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; and: 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, or 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.
Qualifications:
License/Credentials:
LADC OR +, SUDCC-CS II OR
+, LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, or functional equivalent / appropriate license or certification (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 mental 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)
Key Qualities:
Blend of clinical expertise and business administration skills Strong sense of ownership and accountability Compassion for clients and employees in all interactions Emotional stability under pressure Exceptional leadership skills and execution capabilities
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 create an environment of healing and transformation for each client seeking change.
Work Location:
In person
Pay:
$90,000.00 - $116,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): How many years of mental health experience do you have? Are you willing to take a Live Scan? Do you have following
License/Credentials:
CADC-II+, SUDCC-II+, (A/L)MFT, (A/L)PCC, (A/L)CSW? Have you ever managed an inpatient/outpatient treatment facility and how long? How many employees have you managed?
Work Location:
In person