Women and Families Director

Janus of Santa Cruz is seeking an experienced and compassionate Women and Families Director to lead and oversee the development and daily operations of our 25‑bed residential Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment program serving women, children, and families.

The Women and Families Director serves as a subject matter expert in SUD treatment for pregnant, perinatal, postnatal, parenting, and non‑parenting women, as well as children (ages 0–12) and their families. This role ensures the delivery of high‑quality, trauma‑informed, family‑centered services while maintaining program excellence, regulatory compliance, and financial sustainability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Program Management and Development
   • Direct the structure, design, and ongoing development of the Women and Families Recovery Program using evidence‑based and best practices.
   • Develop and maintain dynamic SUD and mental health programming, including separate tracks based on client needs and levels of care.
   • Establish and implement productivity expectations to support budgeted program revenues in collaboration with the Program Manager.
   • Oversee and coordinate family‑integrated services, including family programming, children’s services, and educational components.
   • Ensure quality of care in treatment planning, documentation, collaboration, and service provision.
   • Maintain full compliance with all county, state, federal, and CARF standards and requirements.
   • Coordinate with the Program Manager to maintain current referral and resource listings for discharge planning and care coordination.
   • Accurately complete and submit all required administrative and program reports.
2. Personnel Management and Support
   • Screen, hire, and onboard program staff in accordance with Janus Human Resources policies.
   • Ensure staff are fully oriented to program protocols, population needs, organizational values, and relevant Janus services.
   • Promote staff participation in trainings, continuing education, and professional development opportunities.
   • Facilitate regular staff meetings addressing program updates, collaboration, and HR‑related matters.
   • Provide regular supervision to direct reports, including performance coaching, feedback, and support for professional growth.
   • Implement progressive discipline when necessary to address performance concerns.
   • Approve staff schedules to ensure adequate program coverage and equitable use of time off.
   • Ensure timely and accurate completion of all required staff documentation and reports.
3. Clinical Leadership and Services
   • Provide clinical leadership and oversight of treatment planning and service delivery.
   • Serve as team leader for the multidisciplinary treatment team.
   • Maintain a limited caseload, conduct clinical assessments, lead groups, or provide crisis intervention as needed.
   • Coordinate client transitions between levels of care in collaboration with the Program Manager.
   • Act as first responder to client and family concerns or complaints, escalating issues to the Senior Director of Programs as appropriate.
   • Ensure strong family engagement and responsiveness to family questions and concerns.
   • Ensure all clinical documentation is accurate, timely, confidential, and compliant with legal and regulatory standards.
4. Additional Responsibilities
   • Participate in required trainings, administrative meetings, and on‑call rotation.
   • Contribute to outreach and marketing strategies targeting program populations.
   • Represent Janus at community events, conferences, and stakeholder meetings as directed.
   • Provide or assist with client transportation when necessary using a personal or Janus vehicle.
   • Demonstrate proficiency with EMRs, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Planner, Excel), and electronic learning platforms.
   • Maintain a valid California Driver’s License with a clean driving record of three years in CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in health or human services required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Current certification/registration as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor or licensed/associate therapist.
• Minimum 5 years of SUD counseling experience, preferably with women, children (ages 0–12), and families.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory or management experience in health services, ideally within multi‑site SUD or mental health programs.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing treatment programs in California.
• Experience working with SAMHSA, DHCS, or similar licensing and certification authorities.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred.

Why Join Janus of Santa Cruz? Janus of Santa Cruz is committed to providing compassionate, evidence‑based treatment services that empower individuals and families on their recovery journey. We value collaboration, professional growth, equity, and community impact.

Salary: $115,000–155,000

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