What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at AKUA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC?
Description:Position: Program ManagerType: Salary, Full-Time, ExemptCompensation: Up to $116k per yearBase Salary: $80-90k per yearPerformance Bonus: Up to $26k per year ($500/week based on census, earned weekly, paid monthly)Benefits:Health Insurance: Medical, Vision & DentalPaid Time Off: Sick & VacationEquity SharesKey Responsibilities:Training & Accountability: The Program Manager ensures that all program staff are carrying out their daily functions and responsibilities through continuous monitoring, training, and accountability.Staffing & Scheduling: The Program Manager is responsible for ensuring that the program operates within its Staffing Guidelines and maintains adequate coverage on every shift, at all times (incl. Timekeeping).Compliance: The Program Manager ensures strict adherence to Akua’s policies, regulatory standards, and licensing requirements, , ensuring their program remains fully licensed, credentialed, accredited, and in good standing.Employee Management: The Program Manager actively participates in hiring, interviewing candidates within staffing guidelines, and oversees disciplinary actions and terminations, ensuring compliance with HR policies.Emergency Management: The Program Manager is responsible for promptly communicating and resolving any client issues/crisis.Performance and Cost Management: The Program Manager monitors key program metrics to drive performance improvements and ensures cost control by adhering to budgetary guidelines, including staffing, scheduling, and operational expenses.Qualifications:License/Credentials: CADC or , SUDCC or or functional equivalent (preferred)Education: Bachelor’s Degree (required) or master’s degree (preferred) in a relevant field (e.g. Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Psychology)Experience: 3 years of mental health experience and 1 year(s) of management experience (required)Additional: Valid CA Driver's License, Current Health Screen / Physical, TB Test Clearance, Current CPR/First Aid certificate, Able to Pass Live Scan (required)Key Qualities:Blend of clinical expertise and business administration skillsStrong sense of ownership and accountabilityCompassion for clients and employees in all interactionsEmotional stability under pressureExceptional leadership skills and execution capabilitiesCompany Description: Akua Behavioral Health is California’s leading mental health and substance abuse treatment center. We provide our clients with individualized, compassionate treatment from Master’s and Doctorate level clinicians across various levels of care at fully licensed and accredited facilities throughout Northern and Southern California. To give our clients the best chance at lasting recovery, we pioneered an integrative East-meets-West approach that combines Western evidence-based treatment with holistic Eastern traditions to treat the mind, body, and spirit. Our mission is to create an environment of healing and transformation for each client seeking change. Requirements:
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000