Program Director

About the role

As the Program Director at Alsana, you will manage the operations of a specific program, including direct care staffing, milieu management, and client scheduling under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Services.

Responsibilities

• Oversees operational aspects of assigned programs.
• Works closely with Director of Clinical Services to manage clinical issues that affect the milieu and assists in implementing corrective actions.
• Provides continuity and serves as liaison between treatment team, clients, and direct care staff.
• Facilitates/co-facilitates groups as appropriate to licensure and scheduling needs.
• Orients new clients to Alsana’s policies and procedures and welcomes new clients into community.
• Executes discharge/transitions out of program and coordinates with appropriate parties to ensure a smooth transition to the next level of care.
• Ensures new admissions are firmly integrated into the milieu within the first 24 hours.
• In conjunction with the Director of Clinical Services, communicates treatment plan updates/attendance to UR.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling, or other relevant health-related discipline preferred. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus experience is acceptable.
• Therapy license is preferred.
• 3+ years of progressively responsible experience in a leadership role and a minimum of 2+ years of recent experience related to eating disordered clients (preferred) or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in the behavioral health industry.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with multiple plan options (Cigna nationwide; Kaiser available in CA).
• HSA plans with employer contributions.
• FSA Healthcare and Dependent Care plan options.
• Generous PTO, sick time, Covid Time, and 6 paid holidays.
• Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term disability (company-paid for non-CA; CA uses state plan).
• Continuing education stipend for eligible roles.
• Voluntary benefits including Supplemental Life, Long-Term Disability, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity.
• LifeMart employee discount program.
• Free meals & snacks (position-specific).