Behavioral Health Program Director

On-site role in Stockton, CA. Reports to Division Director.

About the role

The Behavioral Health Program Director maintains operational, fiscal, and programmatic oversight of one or more identified core programs. The Program Director works with staff, community agencies, and other entities to provide quality services.

Responsibilities

• Administrative Support
  • Develop local annual core program strategic plan and budget.
  • Manage core program(s) to operational, contractual, budgetary, and practice standards.
  • Operate programming within budgetary limits and complete required financial reporting in a timely and comprehensive manner.
  • Complete administrative paperwork (timesheets, mileage, time off requests, expense reimbursements, weekly recaps, weekly schedules, etc.) on time.
• Program Operations & Coordination
  • Work in partnership with the CPD II on shared operational issues (pooled costs, administrative staff, space maintenance).
  • Support CPD II’s communication and support to all local staff on pooled operational matters.
  • Ensure compliance with Joint Commission safety standards and agency practice/policy standards.
  • Manage reporting, complaint, and grievance procedures in cooperation with agency, licensing, and funders.
• Compliance & Documentation
  • Manage the implementation of Best Practice and Quality Assurance efforts, including data tracking systems and program-specific outcome measures.
  • Conduct and document regular staff meetings.
  • Maintain client and case confidentiality per federal, state, licensing, agency, and funder requirements.
  • Support the agency in upholding professional ethics, confidentiality, and regulatory standards.
• Team Collaboration
  • Recruit, hire, orient, train, supervise, and develop direct reports per agency guidelines and licensing regulations.
  • Conduct timely performance evaluations and participate in employee performance management, including corrective action or termination when necessary.
  • Provide back-up on-call and crisis support.
  • Liaison with community, funders, and regulatory bodies; participate in community-based decision-making and advocacy groups.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a discipline approved by the Department of Community Care Licensing.
• Three years of full-time social work or casework employment in the field of family or child welfare services, or two years of full-time social work or casework employment in a foster family or adoption agency.
• Current registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as an ACSW, AMFT, or APCC is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of management experience.
• Meets all state-required conditions of employment as set forth by Community Care Licensing for a Licensed Community Care facility (Fingerprint and Child Abuse Index clearance, TB/Health Physical, valid CDL, and clean driving record).
• Meets all compliance requirements of federal, state, and county regulations through periodic sanction checks.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $90,000–$95,000 per year for employees hired in the Central Valley, CA. The pay range represents the typical range or starting rate of candidates hired within the Central Valley region. Candidates hired in Southern California or Bay Area locations may have higher starting salaries due to cost of living and market data differences. Factors that may determine your actual starting salary include education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, market data for your work location, and internal comparison to other employees in a similar role.

Hiring and retention bonus: $750 each.

Schedule

Full-time, exempt. Occasional flexibility required to meet program and client needs.

Benefits

• 14 paid holidays (including birthday and diversity holidays).
• 10 vacation days + 10 sick days annually.
• 100% employer-paid medical and dental plans.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Wellness, commuter, and mileage reimbursement benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (24/7 support + counseling).
• Professional development, training, and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive, inclusive, and mission-aligned culture.

About Aspiranet

Founded in 1975, Aspiranet is a mission-driven social services agency with locations across California. Our six divisions—Foster Care & Adoption, Transitional Aged Youth, Residential, Intensive Home-Based Services, Behavioral Health, and Family & Community—provide holistic supports for children, families, and communities. Every role contributes to building brighter futures where opportunity, hope, and healing are within everyone’s reach.