Program Director (Mental Health and Substance Abuse)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $65k-$110k DOE

About Prosperous Health

Prosperous Health is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment services. Our mission is to support individuals in achieving lasting recovery, improved mental health, and long-term wellness through high-quality, client-centered care.
We foster a collaborative, clinically driven environment where excellence in care, ethical practice, and continuous improvement guide everything we do. Our multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering meaningful outcomes for the individuals, families, and communities we serve.

Join a Growing Behavioral Healthcare Platform

Prosperous Health is a rapidly growing behavioral healthcare platform dedicated to delivering exceptional mental health, substance use disorder, and integrated medical services across multiple levels of care.
Our organization is built around a comprehensive continuum of care that supports patients throughout every stage of treatment, recovery, and long-term wellness. Through inpatient treatment, outpatient services, telehealth, psychiatric care, and innovative medical programs, Prosperous Health provides coordinated, patient-centered care across California.

Prosperous Health Network

Our behavioral health network currently includes:

• Prosperous Health Lake Hughes 104-bed inpatient behavioral health & substance use disorder treatment campus
• Prosperous Health San Juan Capistrano Outpatient behavioral health program
• Prosperous Health Rancho Palos Verdes Outpatient behavioral health program
• Prosperous Health Woodland Hills Outpatient behavioral health program
• Prosperous Health Virtual Care Statewide telehealth behavioral health program

Prosperous Medical

Prosperous Medical serves as the integrated medical and clinical services division of Prosperous Health.
Services include:

• Psychiatric evaluation and medication management
• Outpatient mental health services
• Integrated medical care
• Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
• Telepsychiatry services
• Outpatient clinical services
• Care coordination and continuity of care programs
• Innovative behavioral health and medical treatment solutions

Together, Prosperous Health and Prosperous Medical provide a fully integrated behavioral healthcare platform that supports patients across the continuum of care.

Position Summary

The Program Director is responsible for the overall leadership, oversight, and management of behavioral health treatment programs, including outpatient, Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) services.
This role ensures clinical quality, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and staff performance while maintaining a strong focus on client care and program outcomes. The Program Director works closely with executive leadership, clinical teams, and administrative staff to support program growth and excellence.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader with experience in behavioral health program management, capable of balancing clinical oversight with operational leadership in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Operations

• Oversee daily operations of behavioral health programs, including outpatient, IOP, and PHP levels of care
• Provide leadership and direction to clinical and administrative teams
• Ensure programs operate efficiently while maintaining high standards of client care
• Develop and implement program goals, policies, and procedures
• Monitor program performance metrics, outcomes, and census data
• Support strategic planning and program development initiatives

Clinical Oversight

• Ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based clinical services
• Provide oversight of treatment planning, clinical documentation, and care coordination
• Support clinical staff in adherence to best practices and ethical standards
• Participate in case consultations, treatment team meetings, and clinical reviews
• Ensure appropriate levels of care and continuity of services for clients

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Maintain adherence to HIPAA, licensing requirements, and accreditation standards
• Oversee quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
• Support audits, licensing reviews, and regulatory inspections
• Implement corrective action plans when necessary

Staff Supervision & Development

• Supervise clinical and administrative leadership staff
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and performance evaluations
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable workplace culture
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities
• Promote staff engagement, retention, and team effectiveness

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with executive leadership on organizational strategy and growth
• Coordinate with admissions, utilization review, billing, and operations teams
• Maintain strong relationships with referral sources, community partners, and external providers
• Ensure effective communication across all departments

Program Growth & Development

• Identify opportunities for program expansion and improvement
• Support development of new services, initiatives, and clinical offerings
• Contribute to organizational planning and long-term strategic goals
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement within programs

Qualifications

Required

• Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field
• Active California clinical license (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or equivalent)
• 25 years of behavioral health experience, including 2+ years in leadership or supervisory role
• Experience in outpatient, IOP, PHP, or residential treatment settings
• Strong knowledge of clinical best practices, documentation, and treatment planning
• Understanding of regulatory compliance, HIPAA, and licensing requirements
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred

• Prior experience as a Program Director or Clinical Supervisor
• Experience with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
• Knowledge of Joint Commission or accreditation standards
• Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems
• Strong background in program development and operational management

Benefits

At Prosperous Health, we value our team members and are committed to supporting their professional and personal well-being.

• Medical insurance with partical employer-paid premium coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
  
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Prosperous Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are dedicated to promoting equity, belonging, and professional growth.