Program Director-Child and Adolescent Day Treatment

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. is seeking a Child and Adolescent Day Treatment Program Director to provide leadership, supervision, and oversight of our Day Treatment program serving children and adolescents.

J ob Title: Child and Adolescent Day Treatment Program Director

Location: Bladen Day Treatment located at Elizabethtown Primary School; Onsite

Schedule: Full-Time | 7:30AM-3:30PM

Employment Type: Exempt

What You'll Do

• Lead and oversee daily Day Treatment operations and program services.
• Supervise, coach, and develop clinical and support staff.
• Monitor clinical services, documentation, authorizations, and compliance with agency, Medicaid, and LME/MCO requirements.
• Oversee assessments, person-centered plans, crisis plans, treatment planning, and required documentation.
• Lead staff meetings, training, onboarding, and professional development.
• Participate in hiring, performance management, and other personnel activities.
• Develop and maintain referral relationships with schools, DSS, DJJ, behavioral health providers, courts, and community organizations.
• Promote Day Treatment services through community outreach, presentations, and professional partnerships.
• Monitor program effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement and growth.
• Oversee program resources, equipment, supplies, and facility needs.

Required Educational/Experiential Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited program with a Master’s degree in a human services or related field and two years of progressive substance abuse and/or mental health counseling experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of North Carolina licensure as one of the following: LPA, LPC, LCSW, or equivalent

OR

• Three years supervision experience in the substance abuse and /or mental health field as well as five total years of experience in the substance abuse and/or mental health field.

What We're Looking For

• Strong clinical and staff supervision skills.
• Knowledge of behavioral health treatment, crisis intervention, family therapy, and community resources.
• Experience with program development, compliance, documentation, and treatment planning.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and community relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead and develop a multidisciplinary team.
• Valid NC driver's license and ability to work in community settings.

Why Coastal Horizons? Join an organization committed to healthier lives, stronger families, and safer communities while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, adolescents, and families.

Apply today to lead a team dedicated to delivering high-quality behavioral health services to our community!

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Educational loan repayment programs & Career growth
• Retirement savings plan/401K
• Paid time off programs, rollover hours, 14 paid holidays
• Employee engagement activities, resource groups, and diversity events

Request For Accomidations If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [email protected].

We look forward to reviewing your application!

EEO STATEMENT Coastal Horizons is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.