{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"644cd21622a24fcd4cdd69de","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/644cd21622a24fcd4cdd69de","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/644cd21622a24fcd4cdd69de","title":"Program Director for Transitional Residential Treatment Program","description":"Program Director\nChanging Options – Ramona, CA (In-Person)\nFull-Time | Monday–Friday (Weekends/On-Call as Needed)\nChanging Options, a 24-hour residential treatment facility serving adults with severe mental illness (primarily thought and mood disorders), seeks a full-time Program Director to lead its dynamic residential and day treatment program. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Director oversees a multidisciplinary team of 30+ staff serving 35+ clients.\nThis leadership role requires strong behavioral health expertise, administrative oversight, regulatory compliance knowledge, and the ability to maintain full program census while ensuring high-quality, client-centered care.\nKey Responsibilities\nOversee full agency operations and supervise all managers and staff\nReport directly to and keep the Board fully informed\nLead hiring, training, performance management, and staff development\nEnsure compliance with Title 22 (CCLD), Title 9 (DHCS), and County standards\nManage census, referrals, intake reviews, placements, retention, and discharges\nMonitor budgets, billing, and contract compliance\nReview incident reports and conduct internal investigations\nAttend licensing audits, county reviews, and investigations\nCollaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, and treatment teams\nMaintain relationships with clients, families, placement agencies, and community partners\nEnsure facility safety, operations, and regulatory adherence\nParticipate in treatment and administrative meetings\nProvide crisis support and be on call as needed\nQualifications\nMaster’s or Doctoral degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field\nLicensed (or license-eligible within 6 months) as LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or Licensed Psychologist in California\nMinimum 2 years experience in a mental health residential treatment setting\nExperience managing 30+ staff and 35+ clients\nStrong knowledge of Title 22 & Title 9 compliance\nExperience in program development, budgeting, billing, and evaluation\nStrong leadership, communication, and administrative skills\nValid CA Driver’s License and required clearances\nBenefits\n401(k) & Retirement Plan\nHealth & Dental Insurance (50% employer paid after 60 days)\nPTO & 5 Sick Days annually (after 90 days)\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $125,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nPaid time off\nRetirement plan\nApplication Question(s):\nAre you a licensed clinician (LCSW or LMFT or LPCC)?\nWork Location: In person","company":"Changingoptions2","rawCompany":"changingoptions2","city":"Ramona","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-15T12:19:42.650Z","occupations":[{"code":"21-1023.00","title":"Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers","slug":"mental-health-and-substance-abuse-social-workers"},{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"},{"code":"11-9111.00","title":"Medical and Health Services Managers","slug":"medical-and-health-services-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"623220","title":"Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities","slug":"residential-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-facilities"},{"code":"621420","title":"Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers","slug":"outpatient-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-centers"},{"code":"623990","title":"Other Residential Care Facilities","slug":"other-residential-care-facilities"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Director for Transitional Residential Treatment Program","description":"Program Director\nChanging Options – Ramona, CA (In-Person)\nFull-Time | Monday–Friday (Weekends/On-Call as Needed)\nChanging Options, a 24-hour residential treatment facility serving adults with severe mental illness (primarily thought and mood disorders), seeks a full-time Program Director to lead its dynamic residential and day treatment program. 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