$105,000–$115,000 Per Year
Budgeting, Clinical Monitoring, Contract Requirements, Crisis Intervention, Cross-Functional, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Leadership, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensing, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Network Administration/Management, Network Monitoring, Outpatient Care, People Management, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Quality Assurance, Risk Analysis, Staff Development, Storage Area Network (SAN)
Description
The Program Director at the Oasis Clubhouse in San Diego, CA, leads a recovery-oriented community designed for adults (ages 18 and older) living with serious mental illness. Combining clinical oversight with community-based psychosocial care, the Director ensures all activities adhere strictly to the Clubhouse International Standards.
Position Summary
- Title: Clubhouse Program Director
- Location: San Diego, CA
- Salary:$105,000 – $115,000 / year
- Classification: Full-time, Exempt
- Required License:Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) (Active and in good standing with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences)
Key Responsibilities
Clubhouse Model Fidelity & Adult Recovery
- Work-Ordered Day: Operationalize the Clubhouse International Standards by engaging adult members and staff as colleagues in running all day-to-day operations of the Clubhouse.
- Accreditation Readiness: Direct all programmatic preparations to achieve and maintain formal Clubhouse International Accreditation.
- Member-Driven Culture: Foster a non-clinical, strength-based, and consensus-driven environment that promotes dignity, mutual respect, and community integration for adults recovering from serious mental illness.
Clinical & Supervisory Oversight
- LCSW Oversight: Provide clinical oversight, risk assessments, crisis intervention, and case consultations appropriate to an adult mental health setting.
- Staff Development: Supervise and mentor a multidisciplinary team—including generalist staff and peer support specialists—ensuring high adherence to the Clubhouse generalist model.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure all member records, tracking data, and intake processes comply with HIPAA, state licensing, and San Diego County contract requirements.
Employment, Education, & Community Support
- Vocational Pathways: Build and oversee the Clubhouse’s Transitional, Supported, and Independent Employment opportunities by developing strong networks with local San Diego employers.
- Educational Linkages: Assist adult members in accessing and navigating educational programs, GED certification, and local community college or vocational systems.
- Independent Living: Facilitate member-driven groups and units focused on community housing access, budgeting, wellness, and essential navigation of local public entitlements.
Community Integration & Advocacy
- Reach-Out Network: Oversee the Clubhouse "reach-out" system to track, support, and re-engage members who are absent or experiencing crises, reducing isolation.
- Resource Mapping: Maintain active referral networks with local adult housing programs, crisis stabilization units, and outpatient care systems across San Diego County.
Qualifications & Experience
- Licensure:Active California LCSW, LMFT, LPCC License.
- Education: Master’s Degree from an accredited institution.
- Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of mental health or psychosocial rehabilitation leadership experience, with preferred expertise working in adult psychiatric rehabilitation.
- Model Familiarity: Prior experience in a certified Clubhouse setting or completion of Clubhouse International Training is highly preferred.
Core Competencies: Expert knowledge of trauma-informed care, harm reduction principles, and the psychiatric recovery model