Program Chief

Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery journey, then we invite you to join our Crestwood family!

For more than 50+ years Crestwood has been committed to creating innovative recovery programs and developing compassionate communities that support each client in their journey.  Our model of care focuses on a personal and self-directed process that empowers the people we serve and helps them to develop the skills to thrive!

Title: Program Chief

Job Duties:  The Program Chief supervises, mentors, and directs assigned Behavioral Health and/or Skilled Nursing Administrators who are responsible for all campus operations including but not limited to Program Services, Nursing Services, Administrative Department, Human Resources, Social Services, and Therapeutic Recreation for the specific groups of programs. The Program Chief ensures that programs are operating within the guidelines of the organization’s mission, values, operational/system, program and risk framework, and that assigned campuses reflect Crestwood Culture including leadership approach (servant and humble leadership).

The Program Chief ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements, established policies and procedures and timely completion of respective reporting requirements. The Program Chief is responsible for the oversight of executive activities for each campus, including Human Resources, Program Services, Compliance, Quality, Administrative, Fiscal, Plant and Contracts.

Schedule: Full-Time

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in psychology, healthcare administration, social work or field related to mental health.
2. Master’s degree in psychology, healthcare administration, social work or field related to mental health or 10+ years direct experience in the Skilled Nursing or Behavioral Health field.
3. Licensed nursing facility administrator for Skilled Nursing Program Chief.
4. A minimum of seven years in a behavioral healthcare setting with the following:
   1. Five+ years as a senior leader.
   2. Four+ years of which must have been in a mental health setting.
   3. Four+ years in a leadership supervisory role (managing and leading program administrators and managers).
   4. Four+ years managing multimillion-dollar budgets, putting controls in place and setting stretch goals.
   5. Four+ years’ experience building or improving processes and systems resulting in operational excellence.

Crestwood Offers Comprehensive Benefits Packages to Full-Time Employees Including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Sick Leave Buy Back
• 401(k) Retirement
• Scholarship Program
• Qualifying Supervision for BBS Associates
• Competitive Pay
• Paid Holidays
• Service Awards
• Jury Duty Pay

The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay per hour at the time of posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to candidate's skills, experience, licensure, and program acuity. Pay Range:$200,000—$235,000 USD

It’s About Growth! Our employees are our most valuable assets.

Did you know that at Crestwood you can gain experience at one of California’s leading behavioral health service providers? We deliver industry leading education and training that allows our team members to succeed and continue to grow their careers with Crestwood. 

Check out our Career Page to learn more about being a part the Crestwood Family and the benefits available. https://workatcrestwood.com/

Crestwood is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion, equity and diversity. We embrace all differences and are fully committed to fostering a sense of belonging for everyone. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to ability during the application or recruiting process, please talk with your hiring contact/recruiter or send a request to HR@CBHI.net.

Employment is contingent upon success