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Program Director

Stars Behavioral Health Group
Fresno, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/21/2026
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Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.

Job Title

Program Director

Division/Program

Wraparound Outpatient Programs

Starting Compensation

108000 -130000 USD Per Year

Working Location:

Fresno, CA

Working Hours/Shift

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

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

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