Program Director - Residential Treatment

About Altior Healthcare

Our family of services comprises three distinct mental health treatment programs, including a specialized program for US Veterans. With over 15 unique locations, we manage and support 500+ dedicated employees serving over 300 residential clients daily located across five states: California, Idaho, Maine, New Hampshire, and Texas.

Paradigm Treatment (West Coast) and Ridge RTC (East Coast) partner together under Altior, united by a shared commitment to providing exceptional mental health care. For over a decade, our core clinical and support teams have worked side-by-side, delivering compassionate, evidence-based treatment that changes lives.

As part of the Altior network, you’ll find the stability of an established organization with the heart of a close-knit treatment community where every role matters.

Paradigm Treatment Centers provides personalized residential psychiatric treatment for adolescents ages13–17 experiencing mental health and co-occurring substance use challenges. With transformative residential facilities inMalibu, CA; San Rafael, CA; and Austin, TX, Paradigm has more than a decade of experience helping teens and young adults build the skills needed for long-term emotional wellness and recovery.

Our programs combine evidence-based clinical care with compassionate support to create a safe, structured environment where adolescents can heal and grow.

Position Overview

TheProgram Director oversees the daily operations of Paradigm’s adolescent residential program in Austin, ensuring the delivery of high-quality clinical and therapeutic services. This role provides leadership to multidisciplinary teams, maintains compliance with regulatory standards, and ensures continuity of care from intake through discharge.

The Program Director works closely with psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, and direct care staff to support effective treatment delivery while maintaining a safe and structured environment for residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee theday-to-day operations of the residential treatment program.
• Lead and support amultidisciplinary clinical team, ensuring Paradigm’s core values and treatment philosophy are integrated into client care.
• Coordinate treatment services fromintake through discharge, ensuring continuity of care and effective communication among staff.
• Supervise program staff, includinghiring, training, scheduling, performance management, and retention of direct care personnel.
• Ensureaccurate and timely clinical documentation, including case records, client charts, and service notes in accordance with company, licensing, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor program performance and productivity to ensurequality standards and service delivery goals are met.
• Overseeclient safety and crisis management, including reporting procedures and referrals when necessary.
• Maintain compliance withstate licensing requirements, accreditation standards, and federal regulations.
• Participate inteam meetings, case conferences, and staff trainings.
• Collaborate with community partners, local organizations, and external providers to support program effectiveness and continuity of care.
• Assist withfacility operations, staffing schedules, and program logistics as needed.

• Assist in oversight of the day-to-day operations of the residential treatment program.
• Assists in leadership and support a multidisciplinary clinical team, ensuring Paradigm’s core values and treatment philosophy are integrated into client care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred in Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a related behavioral health field.
• Minimum2 years of leadership or management experience in a residential treatment, behavioral health, or intensive outpatient setting.
• Experience working withadolescents in mental health or substance use treatment preferred.
• Ability to maintain aflexible schedule to meet program and client needs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Mental Health Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Chef-prepared meals on site
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adolescents and families

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, and vision.
• 401k with 4% match.
• Paid Time Off Programs including vacation, holidays, and illness.

For Direct Care roles:

• Chef made meals onsite.
• Professional trainings provided for development; continuing education assistance for clinicians.
• Supportive clinical supervision and professional development.

Altior Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.

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