Residential Program Director - Napa, CA

Prime Physicians

  • Napa, CA
  • 9 days ago

    Highlights

    With Prime Physicians, the future of patient care is in skilled and dedicated hands, leading the way towards a more efficient, effective, and compassionate healthcare system. Place of Work (City/State): Behavioral Health Treatment Center 2200 Napa-Vallejo Highway, Napa, CA 94558 Napa, California.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNapa, CA

    Description

    Job Title: Residential Program Director Behavioral Health / Substance Use Disorder Treatment

    No of Positions or candidates required:1

    Specialty: Behavioral Health / Substance Use Disorder Residential Treatment and Withdrawal Management

    Place of Work (City/State): Behavioral Health Treatment Center 2200 Napa-Vallejo Highway, Napa, CA 94558 Napa, California

    Duration: 1 year base plus 2 optional years

    Start Date: Jan 2027

    Shift Schedule: Full-time, on-site leadership position overseeing a 24/7 residential treatment program.

    • Program operations: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, including holidays
    • Residential Treatment Admissions: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM, Monday through Sunday, with capability to accept admissions outside these hours when requested
    • Residential Withdrawal Management/Detox Admissions: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
    • Withdrawal Management admissions must be conducted within 48 hours of request for services. DM1_6451_131_53_hhsa_behavioral
    • Specific daily working hours for the Residential Program Director are not stated in the RFP.

    How many shifts needed per month: This is a full-time program leadership position supporting 24/7 operations.

    License:
    Preferred:

    • Active California LCSW
    • LMFT
    • LPCC
    • Licensed Psychologist

    Any applicable professional license must be active and in good standing.

    Certifications:
    Preferred:

    • Certified or Registered Alcohol and Drug Counselor

    Relevant training/certifications may include:

    Staff performing withdrawal-management observations must receive appropriate training, including

    • CPR
    • First Aid
    • Naloxone Administration
    • Withdrawal Management/Detoxification training

    Experience needed: 3+ Years

    Mandatory:

    • Minimum 3 years managing a California state-licensed/DHCS residential substance use treatment program
    • Experience managing 24/7 residential behavioral health or SUD operations
    • Direct experience with ASAM 3.2 withdrawal management/detox protocols
    • Working knowledge of Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS)
    • Working knowledge of ASAM Criteria
    • Experience supervising multidisciplinary clinical and operational teams
    • A clear fingerprint background check with no state or federal healthcare exclusions

    Preferred:

    • DHCS licensing review experience
    • Drug Medi-Cal/DMC-ODS audit experience
    • Experience serving individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
    • SmartCare EHR experience
    • CalOMS and DATAR reporting experience

    Special Skills needed:

    • Knowledge of DHCS residential SUD licensing and Drug Medi-Cal requirements
    • Strong understanding of ASAM 3.1, 3.2 and 3.5
    • Experience with detox/withdrawal management protocols
    • Knowledge of DMC-ODS documentation and audit requirements
    • SmartCare, CalOMS and DATAR experience preferred
    • Strong staff leadership, compliance and quality-management skills
    • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
    Credentialing / Onboarding time: 6 weeks to 8 weeks

    Responsibilities:

    • Lead daily operations of the residential SUD and withdrawal management program.
    • Manage approximately 33 clinical and operational staff.
    • Support DHCS licensing, detox authorization and Drug Medi-Cal certification.
    • Oversee 24/7 operations, admissions, staffing and client safety.
    • Ensure ASAM 3.2 observation, vital-sign and documentation requirements are followed.
    • Manage County authorizations, treatment coordination and discharge planning.
    • Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation in SmartCare.
    • Ensure compliance with DHCS, DMC-ODS, ASAM, HIPAA and applicable County requirements.

    Prime Physicians is a physician-led, The Joint Commission (TJC) Accredited, ISO 9001 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised organization. Our commitment extends beyond traditional consulting and management services, offering comprehensive solutions to hospitals, health systems, and federal government agencies. At the heart of our operations is the ultimate goal to deliver high-quality patient care. Driven by a mission to catalyze healthcare transformation and innovation, we offer an array of services designed to redefine the healthcare landscape. From program and project management to strategic planning, we enhance operational efficiency and streamline business processes. With Prime Physicians, the future of patient care is in skilled and dedicated hands, leading the way towards a more efficient, effective, and compassionate healthcare system.

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