Assistant Program Director

Cliffside Malibu is one of the nation’s premier drug and alcohol treatment centers, nestled in the Santa Monica mountains overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Malibu, California. Cliffside Malibu caters to discerning clients in a luxurious setting.  Cliffside Malibu incorporates the Stages of Change model in its clinical modalities.  Each client is assessed and placed in an individualized treatment plan that includes a holistic, healthy approach to lasting recovery.

If you are looking for an organization that thrives on growth, celebrates diversity of thought, and rewards passionate execution, you’ve come to the right place.  Because we put clients first, it is our honor to support and reward those who serve them. 

Compensation Range: $85,000-105,000 per annum

Compensation will be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experience.

Our Offer to You!

We are dedicated to empowering our employees with their professional and personal development by providing:  

• 401(k) with company match
• Healthcare benefits 
• Vacation and sick days
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
• Continuing education (CE) programs and training
• Weekly training opportunities 
• Advancement opportunities within the organization 

The Assistant Program Director (APD) is responsible for program scheduling and coordination of patient communication. They will assist in the development of both residential and outpatient patient programming. The APD will work closely with the Clinical Director, Program Director and Chief Clinical Officer(CCO) with programming needs, patient correspondence and current patient medical record requests. They will complete consults with the Administrator/Director(s) and may consult with the Operations department on an as needed basis (however, receives direct supervision from the Clinical Director/Program Director/CCO), to ensure the best, most efficient utilization of program and company resources.

Responsibilities

• To supervise all milieu activities to ensure that all services are in keeping with the Discovery Mission Statement.
• Ensures daily posted schedule is current and coordinates with staff for coverage for call outs and vacations.
• Coordinates with CCO on patient correspondence. Including legal letters, completion letters, and other patient correspondence to outside parties.
• Is available for after-hours consultation; returns calls within 60 minutes of receiving call/page.
• Carry a patient caseload and facilitates groups based on the needs of the facility.
• Coordinates and supports all activities with the Administrator/Director and when indicated, the Operations Department.
• Collaborates with Clinical Director/Program Director/CCO to implement continual quality improvement activities for the treatment program. Supports the Clinical Director/Program Director/CCO and the SUD treatment program and the Department as a whole.
• Maintains proper interdepartmental boundaries and respects/follows the chain of command and supervisory directives.
• Is available by telephone evenings and weekends & manages crisis or emergency transfers as needed.
• Works with the Clinical Director/Program Director/CCO to arrange staff coverage to meet the needs of the program.
• Serves as a positive role model to treatment staff, residents, employees, and guests through a positive, caring and professional attitude.
• Contributes to effective teamwork by working independently with counseling staff to combine their skills and energies in a focused manner in keeping with the Discovery Mission Statement.
• Attends and contributes to the Treatment Planning Meeting.
• Attends and/or facilitates designated staff and in-service meetings
• Maintains the confidential nature of resident and related activities

This is a full-time, salary position at a residential program, that will work 5 days, 40hrs per week. 

For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at cliffsidemalibu.com.

• Master’s degree and or Doctorate preferred.
• LMFT, PhD, PsyD, or LSCS (or state specific) License required.
• Two years’ experience in acute, residential, outpatient or hospital setting. Must have some management experience.

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway! To provide truly innovative care, we need to have a diverse team around us. That’s why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above, we’d be happy to consider your application.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.