Executive Program Director

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Laguna Niguel, CA - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30-10-2025
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Company Youll Join

OCD Anxiety Centers (OAC) has a true passion for bringing help and hope to some of the most underserved clinical populations. We strive to change the lives of individuals and their families who have been suffering from unrelenting anxiety disturbing and terrifying thoughts uncontrollable worry exhausting behaviors and rituals and avoidance that keeps them from living their lives. We are an evidence-based practice which means we do what works we stay up to date with scientific research and we regularly attend international training to keep us at our very best.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive Compensation: Base salary (Depending on experience and licensure) plus a quarterly bonus program.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical dental and vision coverage 401k match and more.
  • Positive Work Environment: Join a team that values integrity accountability teamwork and innovation. We celebrate diversity and strive for excellence in everything we do.
  • Opportunity for Growth: As a Program Director youll have the chance to lead and nurture a team oversee clinical integrity manage referral relationships and contribute to the success of our organization.

The Team Youll Work With

The success of our organization is dependent on the trust and confidence we earn from our employees clients and community. Our values are connected to our work at OCD Anxiety Centers and are measured against the highest possible standards of ethical business conduct.

  • We act with integrity and communicate honestly and openly

  • We are passionate about meeting the companys needs and delivering for our clients

  • We are accountable for all our own actions

  • We work together as a team and are committed to excellence and innovation

  • We respect each other and celebrate our diversity

We set the bar that high for practical and aspirational reasons. Candidates with similar ethical standards who have the ability to adapt in a fast-moving working culture and are committed to providing excellent client service are encouraged to apply.

The Purpose of Your Role

The Executive Program Director serves as the principal authority and on-site manager of their base facility while overseeing the training and supervision of Program Directors at additional sites. They ensure the safe effective and efficient execution of direct care policies procedures and treatment protocols. This role resembles that of a CEO at their facility as well as a training supervisor and clinical supervisor at other sites. The Executive Program Director promotes staff development ensures clinical integrity manages referral connections meets census and budgetary goals and advocates for high-quality treatment and family support. They play a vital role in fostering a positive atmosphere for both patients and staff.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

  • Facility average symptom reduction of 70%

  • Successfully pass JCAHO and other state licensing surveys

  • The facilitys average client satisfaction is 4.5 with 80% participation

  • Meeting monthly and quarterly Ebitda goals.

  • Facility Tour Audits: Maintain 90% or better

  • Facility Average Length of Stay (ALOS): Target minimum of 12-16 weeks or 60 units of treatment

  • Unused Authorizations: <90% of authed days per month in the facility

  • Documentation Accuracy: (90% on weekly audits and achieve 100% at the month-close audit

  • Staff Satisfaction: Achieve a 4.0 or higher rating quarterly

  • Facility average of Early and premature Discharges: Maintain <30%

  • Achieve and maintain an excused absence rate of 2% or lower.

Please note: When you achieve any of the above key indicators your supervisor will consult with you to set a new goal.

Core Competencies:

  • Licensed clinical therapist.

  • Ability to clinically supervise.

  • Certification as an OCD Anxiety Centers Trainer

  • Completion of Program Director Training

  • Able to demonstrate advanced knowledge of the population being treated.

Leadership:

  • Meet with on-site leadership every week to review Training KPIs and goals.

  • 50% of the time should be client-facing: on the floor leading groups auditing groups auditing sessions completing admissions and auditing admissions.

  • Complete the dashboard every week and ensure the Directors you supervise are trained on the dashboard and completing it if the program is open.

  • Teach time management.

  • Collaborate on motivational strategies and treatment plans with all sites you oversee.

  • Lead train and mentor staff to foster a culture of teamwork achievement and respect.

  • Create a minimum of 3 SMART goals each quarter for facility improvement.

  • Cultivate a culture of leadership within the clinical team.

  • Advocate for the advancement of team members supporting promotions and recognizing achievements.

Operational Oversight:

  • Conduct regular reviews of treatment plans to minimize unused approved days and early discharges.

  • Manage and negotiate UR and peer-to-peer reviews with insurance companies.

  • Ensure positive relationships and communication with referral sources. Maintaining contact at the time of admissions mid-treatment and at the time of discharge should be completed and documented.

  • Ensure staff training and achievement of standardized KPIs.

  • Collaborate closely with the Utilization Management (UM) Director to align program strategies with utilization goals.

  • Oversee facility management to ensure compliance policy implementation and client record documentation.

  • Manage all program budgets to ensure financial goals are met.

  • Provide clinical supervision and oversight for Behavioral Health Techs.

  • Ensure a safe clean and therapeutic environment.

Training and Development:

  • Complete Train the Trainer responsibilities mastering group therapy and crisis management techniques.

  • Collaborate with new program leadership to onboard train certify and develop growth plans.

  • Provide new hire training to program leaders as assigned ensuring completion of all training and certification in all competencies.

  • Identify and nurture leadership potential within the team providing targeted mentorship and opportunities for skill development.

  • Maintain a trainer certification including company continuing education as well as outside leadership training.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Masters degree in a related field and current state licensure in at least two states we serve.

  • Ability to clinically supervise.

  • 5 years of experience in mental health management.

  • Clinical expertise and a strong knowledge base in therapy modalities.

  • Demonstrated leadership integrity and proficiency in computer applications.

  • Exceptional organizational communication and critical thinking skills.

  • Experience in OCD and anxiety treatment.

  • Proficiency in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

Disclaimer

OAC has not designed this job description to contain a comprehensive list of activities duties or responsibilities required of the employee. Furthermore OAC reserves the right to change or assign new responsibilities obligations and activities at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) statement

OAC is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex national origin age marital status sexual orientation genetics disability political affiliation personal appearance family responsibilities or any other legally protected class under federal state or local law. This applies to all aspects of employment including recruitment hiring job assignments promotions working conditions scheduling benefits wage and salary administration disciplinary action termination and social educational and recreational programs.


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The Company Youll JoinOCD Anxiety Centers (OAC) has a true passion for bringing help and hope to some of the most underserved clinical populations. We strive to change the lives of individuals and their families who have been suffering from unrelenting anxiety disturbing and terrifying thoughts unco...
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Key Skills

  • Nurse Management
  • Program Management
  • Employee Evaluation
  • Management Experience
  • Teaching
  • Curriculum Development
  • Administrative Experience
  • Budgeting
  • Leadership Experience
  • Program Development
  • Supervising Experience
  • Addiction Counseling

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OCD Anxiety Centers is transforming lives with the highest rate of symptom reduction. Dedicated IOP for OCD, Anxiety, and Related Diagnoses treatment.

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