Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

The Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Director of Youth Treatment Services to oversee our behavioral health programs serving adolescents and their families in Santa Barbara County.

Join a dynamic, inclusive team at CADA, a respected nonprofit organization committed to supporting the well-being of youth and families in Santa Barbara County. As the Director of Youth Treatment Services, you will lead innovative and impactful programs that address substance use, mental health challenges, and co-occurring conditions in a community-driven environment.

This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits, offering an opportunity to make a real difference in the community while working in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree or PhD in health care administration, social work, psycho-social rehabilitation, psychology, counseling or related field

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Registered Associate Marriage Family Therapist (AMFT), Clinical Social Worker (ACSW).

Two years of experience in program management and/ or in supervising staff

Demonstrated leadership experience and a commitment to creating an environment that champions best practices and supports client recovery goals.

An understanding of individual and group counseling, chemical dependency, withdrawal symptoms, and pharmacology across major psychoactive substances.

Skilled in professional written and verbal communication across diverse audiences, including legal, medical, and community stakeholders, as well as clients from all backgrounds.

Strong organizational, administrative, and data reporting skills, with working knowledge of regulations, funding sources, and treatment program evaluation.

Builds strong partnerships with community agencies and families; brings a proactive, team-first mindset focused on continuous improvement and achieving positive client outcomes.

Responsibilities:

Oversight and management for all youth services in Noth and South Santa Barbara County including; Diversion, mental health, alcohol and drug treatment and school-based services.

Plans, directs and evaluates program services that are offered to children, youth, and family members impacted directly or indirectly by alcohol and other drug use and co-occurring conditions.

Selects and supervises staff including licensed and non-licensed professionals, interns and associates, trainees and clerical support staff. Ensure they meet their oversight requirements including training.

Participates with Behavioral Wellness Quality Assurance for compliance with federal and state program and treatment, documentation and reporting standards. Follow Title 22 Guidelines & SB County Behavioral Wellness policies for client care and documentation

Represent CADA on committees composed of multi-agency representatives working to coordinate the provision of alcohol, drug and mental health services to youth.

Make presentations to various organizations to promote and advocate for related programs and initiatives.

This is a full-time, exempt position, with benefits including health, dental, vision and life insurance; retirement contribution; and paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday). Some opportunity for scheduling flexibility, to be agreed upon by the Executive Director with programmatic needs in mind.

Salary range: $83,200 - $101,825, commensurate with experience. Candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and English will be considered for additional compensation

In compliance with the California Department of Health Care Services, staff require an up-to-date Tuberculosis test during the duration of employment.

If you're ready to make a difference and join a dedicated team, we invite you to apply today! For questions or assistance with accommodations, please contact our HR team at hr@cadasb.org or (805) 722-1313.