Program Director

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.

What You Bring To SBHG

• Education: Master’s degree in child counseling, psychology, social services, vocational counseling, or a related social science field required.
• Experience: Minimum of four (4) years of field experience, including: At least three (3) years of direct care experience in the mental health field. At least one (1) year of management or administrative experience in a mental health or social services organization.
• Licensure & Certification Preferred: Current licensure as an LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or Ph.D. (MFCC) with two (2) years of post-licensure experience.
• Required: Valid California Driver’s License.

How You Will Make a Difference

The Program Director leads social service operations and clinical workflows to ensure full contract compliance, timely service delivery, and comprehensive program reporting. Responsible for end-to-end personnel management, including hiring, staff development, disciplinary actions, and crisis intervention support. Serves as the primary agency liaison to external stakeholders, county partners, and dependency courts to streamline service coordination and maximize referrals, all while maintaining rigorous quality assurance (CQI/TQM) and accreditation standards.

Division/Program Overview

Outpatient community-based program
Serves clients (ages 11-18)
Housing, Education, and Vocational Support
Individual and family Counseling
Medication management and support services

Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For Additional Information: CencalJobs@Starsinc.com