About Mental Wellness Center
Mental Wellness Center (MWC) is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening mental wellness in Santa Barbara. Guided by our values of hope, inclusivity, collaboration, and connection to care, we provide youth programming, early intervention services, safe and affordable housing, education, and resources for individuals and families impacted by mental health challenges.
Position Summary
The Adult Residential Facilities (ARF) Program Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of Mental Wellness Center’s residential programs serving adults living with mental health challenges. This position provides operational leadership through staff supervision, program coordination, regulatory compliance, and residential services oversight to ensure a safe, stable, and recovery-oriented living environment.
The ARF Program Manager supervises program leadership staff, assistant administrators, and residential team members while ensuring program operations align with Community Care Licensing requirements, contractual obligations, agency policies, and organizational standards.
Core Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operations of assigned residential facilities, ensuring safe, high-quality, recovery-oriented services.
- Supervise, coach, and support program leadership, assistant administrators, and residential staff.
- Manage staffing, scheduling, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee development to maintain consistent program coverage.
- Coordinate resident services with internal teams and community partners to promote stability, recovery, and person-centered care.
- Ensure compliance with Community Care Licensing requirements, funding and contractual obligations, agency policies, and documentation standards.
- Monitor program performance, service quality, staffing needs, and operational outcomes while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Prepare reports, maintain accurate program records, and support licensing reviews, audits, and corrective action processes.
- Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to urgent operational, staffing, or resident-related needs.
- Collaborate with organizational leadership and community partners to advance Mental Wellness Center’s mission and support agency-wide initiatives.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in behavioral health, social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field.
- Clinical licensure or active licensure-track status preferred.
- At least two years of direct service experience supporting adults living with mental health challenges.
- At least two years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Strong leadership, staff supervision, performance management, communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and effectively coordinate residential program operations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic recordkeeping systems.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record consistent with MWC’s policies and insurance requirements when driving is required.
- ARF Administrator Certification or the ability to obtain certification within nine months of hire.
- CPR, First Aid, and CPI certification or the ability to obtain certification within 60 days of hire.
Compensation
The anticipated pay range for this position is $74,880 – $88,000 annually. Placement within the range is based on qualifications, experience, internal equity, and organizational need.
Ready to lead meaningful residential services and make an impact? Apply today.
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