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Seneca Family of Agencies · 2 days ago

Residential Program Director - Sacramento

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$111K/yr - $125K/yr

3+ years exp

Seneca Family of Agencies is committed to providing excellent mental health and community-based services to marginalized communities. The Program Director oversees the administrative, operational, and compliance aspects of the Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program, ensuring trauma-informed and culturally responsive services for youth.

Mental Health Care

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Ensure Short Term Residential Treatment Programs (STRTP) maintain continuous compliance with California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Interim Licensing Standards, DHCS regulations, and Welfare and Institutions Code requirements

Ensure the delivery of trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and evidence-based services

Supervise and support Assistant Directors, STRTP Administrators, and clinical leaders across multiple sites

Oversee staff recruitment, training, and retention in alignment with CDSS personnel and training standards

Foster a culture of accountability, professional growth, and collaboration

Ensure adherence to safety, emergency preparedness, and incident reporting standards

Review and approve reportable incidents, internal investigations, and corrective action plans

Collaborate with executive and finance teams to develop and manage program budgets that meet regulatory staffing and service requirements

Oversee Medi-Cal billing compliance, ensuring documentation and authorization standards are met

Ensure timely and accurate completion of required reports for CDSS, DHCS, and county Behavioral Health Departments

Cultivate effective partnerships with applicable county and state offices, school districts, law enforcement agencies, emergency services, and other community providers, and facilitate effective training for partners as requested

Manage applicable program facilities to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and a warm and welcoming environment of care

Utilize and model crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's Equilibrium model training

Qualification

Behavioral science degreeMedi-Cal certificationLeadership experienceTrauma-informed careCultural humilityChange managementAnalytical abilitiesOrganizational abilitiesWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Master's degree in a behavioral science, plus two years of employment as a social worker OR Bachelor's degree, plus at least three years' administrative experience or supervisory experience over social work, direct care and/or support staff providing direct services to children in an agency or in a community care facility with a licensed capacity of six or more

Minimum of 3 years of progressive leadership experience in residential or behavioral health services, with at least 2 years overseeing licensed or Medi-Cal–certified programs

TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements

Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca's insurance policy

Proven ability to interpret and apply licensing and clinical regulations effectively

Strong leadership, coaching, and change management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, and organizational abilities

Commitment to trauma-informed care, cultural humility, and equity-driven leadership

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture coverage

50% paid premiums for dependents

Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance

403b Retirement Plan

Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan

5 weeks of Paid Time off

11 Paid Holidays

Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer

Abundant professional development, scholarship, and promotional opportunities

Company

Seneca Family of Agencies

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For more than four decades, Seneca has offered a simple promise to each youth and every family we serve: No matter how profound the difficulties you face, we will be with you every step of the way.

Founded in 1985

Oakland, California, US

1001-5000 employees