Mental Health Residential Director

Division/Program: Rancho Los Amigos Crisis Residential Treatment - Star View

Starting Compensation: 90,000-100,000 USD Per Year

Working Location: Downey, CA
Working Hours/Shift: Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
• Professional Growth Opportunities:
  • On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
  • Career development programs designed to help you grow.
  • Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
• Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, or Marriage, Family and Child Counseling from an accredited college or university.
• Master’s degree preferred or Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology required.
• 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.
• California Registered Intern Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Marriage, Family and Child Counselor (LMFT) or Valid California LVN or LPT license. (Preferred)
• Valid California Driver’s License, required.
• First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross or obtain certification within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

This position has primary responsibility for implementing, directing, and supervising the Recovery Counselors, Peer Counselors, Household Coaches and Resource Specialists who provide case management, counseling, and rehabilitation and activity groups. Serves as the back-up for the Administrator and supports Clinical Director, as needed. The Program Director shall be on the premises the number of hours necessary to manage and administer the program component of the facility in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Division & Program Overview

• Facility & Setting:
  • 16-bed residential facility offering a short-term, home-like environment.
  • 24/7 intensive treatment is designed as an alternative to hospitalization or urgent care.
• Clinical Services: Comprehensive physical/psychological evaluations, mental health counseling, and case management.
• Skills & Transition: Life-skills and interpersonal training, paired with dedicated assistance for locating permanent housing.