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About Altior Healthcare
Our family of services comprises three distinct mental health treatment programs, including a specialized program for US Veterans. With over 15 unique locations, we manage and support 500+ dedicated employees serving over 300 residential clients daily located across five states: California, Idaho, Maine, New Hampshire, and Texas.
Paradigm Treatment (West Coast) and Ridge RTC (East Coast) partner together under Altior, united by a shared commitment to providing exceptional mental health care. For over a decade, our core clinical and support teams have worked side-by-side, delivering compassionate, evidence-based treatment that changes lives.
As part of the Altior network, you'll find the stability of an established organization with the heart of a close-knit treatment community where every role matters.
Position Overview:
As the Ridge Program Director, you are a compassionate, detail-oriented leader who is skilled in both client care and the administrative and operational functions necessary to maintain a well-run residential treatment facility. The Program Director works in close coordination with the Clinical, Medical, and Operations directors to ensure holistic care. This position supervises direct care staff and educational coordinators to maintain a structured and supportive environment aligned with therapeutic goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Development and Management:
- Ensure that programming supports the therapeutic goals of the clinical team and is tailored to the needs of adolescents with mental health challenges.
- Work with Program Manager and Direct Care Staff to develop engaging activities that foster social skills, emotional regulation, and physical well-being.
- Ensure a structured and consistent daily schedule that balances therapy, recreation, education and downtime in a way that promotes client stability and growth.
Residential Programming Oversight:
- Supervise Program Managers and direct care staff to ensure that the residential environment is safe, structured, and nurturing.
- Supervise Education Manager and Educational coordinators to ensure that academic programming is aligned with individual treatment goals and program structure.
- Maintain a predictable daily structure (schedules, transitions, meals, school, groups, recreation, evening routines) consistent across pods and programs
- Develop dorm routines and programming focused on life skills, peer relationships, and conflict resolution.
- Support direct care staff in implementing behavior management strategies and maintaining a structured environment
Team Management and Supervision:
- Conduct regular supervision, performance evaluations, and professional development for all supervised staff.
- Address staffing needs, including scheduling, training, and conflict resolution, in collaboration with Human Resources Department and Program Managers.
- Oversee the hiring and onboarding of Clinical Assistants, ensuring they receive appropriate training on Ridge's therapeutic model, safety procedures, and program structure.
- Ensure that all staff are trained in trauma-informed care, behavior management, and crisis intervention techniques.
Crisis Management:
- Act as tier 3 for escalated situations and client crises, utilizing de-escalation techniques and coordinating with clinical and emergency services as needed.
- Provide crisis management training and support to staff, ensuring they are prepared to handle challenging situations safely and effectively.
- Maintain detailed documentation of incidents and ensure they are reviewed and addressed according to policy.
Collaboration with Clinical, Medical, and Operations Teams:
- Maintain close collaboration with the Clinical Director to ensure that all programming supports clients' therapeutic goals.
- Work with the Director of Nursing to ensure that programming accommodates any medical needs or restrictions clients may have.
- Coordinate with the Operations Director to ensure that all facilities, materials, and resources needed for programming are available and maintained.
Educational and Recreational Programming:
- Ensure that educational staff have the resources needed to support students with varying levels of academic achievement and emotional/behavioral challenges.
- Supervise experiential and recreational staff in the design and execution of therapeutic recreational activities, such as outdoor excursions, art programs, sports, and team-building exercises.
Coordination with Admissions, Intake, and Discharge:
- Collaborate with the Admissions Team and Intake/Discharge Coordinators to facilitate entry and exit process for clients.
- Ensure programming, residential life, and educational teams are prepared to support each new client's transition into the program.
- Participate in intake and discharge meetings, providing information on program expectations, dorm assignments, and initial support strategies.
Family and Community Engagement:
- Serve as a point of contact for families regarding non-clinical programming, such as education, recreation, and residential life.
- Maintain positive relationships with community partners and external agencies to support programmatic initiatives and client needs.
Regulatory Compliance & Policy Adherence:
- Ensure all programming, staff operations, and residential life services comply with state and federal regulations for adolescent residential treatment facilities.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of licensing requirements and accreditation standards, ensuring all aspects of programming meet or exceed expectations.
- Conduct regular audits of program operations and documentation to maintain compliance and address any deficiencies proactively.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, healthcare administration, or a related field (preferred).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a residential or therapeutic setting, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
- Leadership skills that foster a culture of inclusivity and excellence.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Strong crisis management and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to go up and down stairs to monitor clients on multiple floors and physical capacity to assist people with mobility impairments as needed.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- CPR, First Aid, and crisis prevention/intervention certification.
- Valid driver's license preferred.
- Experience in program development, team training, and facilities management.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, and vision.
- 401k with 4% match.
- Paid Time Off Programs including vacation, holidays, and illness.
- Chef made meals onsite.
- Professional trainings provided for development; continuing education assistance for clinicians.
- Supportive clinical supervision and professional development.
Altior Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.
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About Altior Healthcare
Our family of services comprises three distinct mental health treatment programs, including a specialized program for US Veterans. With over 15 unique locations, we manage and support 500+ dedicated employees serving over 300 residential clients daily located across five states: California, Idaho, Maine, New Hampshire, and Texas.
Paradigm Treatment (West Coast) and Ridge RTC (East Coast) partner together under Altior, united by a shared commitment to providing exceptional mental health care. For over a decade, our core clinical and support teams have worked side-by-side, delivering compassionate, evidence-based treatment that changes lives.
As part of the Altior network, you'll find the stability of an established organization with the heart of a close-knit treatment community where every role matters.
Position Overview:
As the Ridge Program Director, you are a compassionate, detail-oriented leader who is skilled in both client care and the administrative and operational functions necessary to maintain a well-run residential treatment facility. The Program Director works in close coordination with the Clinical, Medical, and Operations directors to ensure holistic care. This position supervises direct care staff and educational coordinators to maintain a structured and supportive environment aligned with therapeutic goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Development and Management:
- Ensure that programming supports the therapeutic goals of the clinical team and is tailored to the needs of adolescents with mental health challenges.
- Work with Program Manager and Direct Care Staff to develop engaging activities that foster social skills, emotional regulation, and physical well-being.
- Ensure a structured and consistent daily schedule that balances therapy, recreation, education and downtime in a way that promotes client stability and growth.
Residential Programming Oversight:
- Supervise Program Managers and direct care staff to ensure that the residential environment is safe, structured, and nurturing.
- Supervise Education Manager and Educational coordinators to ensure that academic programming is aligned with individual treatment goals and program structure.
- Maintain a predictable daily structure (schedules, transitions, meals, school, groups, recreation, evening routines) consistent across pods and programs
- Develop dorm routines and programming focused on life skills, peer relationships, and conflict resolution.
- Support direct care staff in implementing behavior management strategies and maintaining a structured environment
Team Management and Supervision:
- Conduct regular supervision, performance evaluations, and professional development for all supervised staff.
- Address staffing needs, including scheduling, training, and conflict resolution, in collaboration with Human Resources Department and Program Managers.
- Oversee the hiring and onboarding of Clinical Assistants, ensuring they receive appropriate training on Ridge's therapeutic model, safety procedures, and program structure.
- Ensure that all staff are trained in trauma-informed care, behavior management, and crisis intervention techniques.
Crisis Management:
- Act as tier 3 for escalated situations and client crises, utilizing de-escalation techniques and coordinating with clinical and emergency services as needed.
- Provide crisis management training and support to staff, ensuring they are prepared to handle challenging situations safely and effectively.
- Maintain detailed documentation of incidents and ensure they are reviewed and addressed according to policy.
Collaboration with Clinical, Medical, and Operations Teams:
- Maintain close collaboration with the Clinical Director to ensure that all programming supports clients' therapeutic goals.
- Work with the Director of Nursing to ensure that programming accommodates any medical needs or restrictions clients may have.
- Coordinate with the Operations Director to ensure that all facilities, materials, and resources needed for programming are available and maintained.
Educational and Recreational Programming:
- Ensure that educational staff have the resources needed to support students with varying levels of academic achievement and emotional/behavioral challenges.
- Supervise experiential and recreational staff in the design and execution of therapeutic recreational activities, such as outdoor excursions, art programs, sports, and team-building exercises.
Coordination with Admissions, Intake, and Discharge:
- Collaborate with the Admissions Team and Intake/Discharge Coordinators to facilitate entry and exit process for clients.
- Ensure programming, residential life, and educational teams are prepared to support each new client's transition into the program.
- Participate in intake and discharge meetings, providing information on program expectations, dorm assignments, and initial support strategies.
Family and Community Engagement:
- Serve as a point of contact for families regarding non-clinical programming, such as education, recreation, and residential life.
- Maintain positive relationships with community partners and external agencies to support programmatic initiatives and client needs.
Regulatory Compliance & Policy Adherence:
- Ensure all programming, staff operations, and residential life services comply with state and federal regulations for adolescent residential treatment facilities.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of licensing requirements and accreditation standards, ensuring all aspects of programming meet or exceed expectations.
- Conduct regular audits of program operations and documentation to maintain compliance and address any deficiencies proactively.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, healthcare administration, or a related field (preferred).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a residential or therapeutic setting, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
- Leadership skills that foster a culture of inclusivity and excellence.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Strong crisis management and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to go up and down stairs to monitor clients on multiple floors and physical capacity to assist people with mobility impairments as needed.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- CPR, First Aid, and crisis prevention/intervention certification.
- Valid driver's license preferred.
- Experience in program development, team training, and facilities management.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, and vision.
- 401k with 4% match.
- Paid Time Off Programs including vacation, holidays, and illness.
- Chef made meals onsite.
- Professional trainings provided for development; continuing education assistance for clinicians.
- Supportive clinical supervision and professional development.
Altior Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in health director jobs.
- Master's degree in public health, health administration, or a closely related field
- Five or more years of progressively responsible public health or healthcare management experience
- Experience managing federal or state grant funding and reporting requirements
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and community health initiatives
- Knowledge of epidemiology, health equity frameworks, and population health data systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for elected officials and community stakeholders
Tips for Your Health Director Job Search
Tailor your resume to program scope
Health directors are hired to run programs, not just manage teams. Quantify the size of budgets you controlled, the populations your programs served, and the agencies you partnered with. Hiring committees want to see scope, not just titles.
Highlight your accreditation and compliance experience
Many health director roles require familiarity with accreditation bodies like the Public Health Accreditation Board or Joint Commission standards. Call out specific accreditation cycles you led or compliance audits you managed, because generic leadership language won't differentiate you.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists health director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by funding source
Federal grant-funded health director roles, state agency positions, and nonprofit postings each have different qualification requirements and hiring timelines. Identify which sector fits your background and focus your search there before broadening out to other openings.
Prepare a policy and data presentation
Many final-round interviews for health director roles include a written exercise or presentation on a public health scenario. Practice framing a data set into a program recommendation, because panel interviews at this level routinely test applied analytical thinking, not just experience.
Negotiate start dates around transition timelines
Health director roles often involve inheriting active grants, ongoing contracts, or regulatory reporting cycles. When negotiating your offer, clarify what deliverables are due in the first ninety days so you can propose a start date that gives you enough ramp time to absorb them.
Health Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most health directors?
Horizon Health, Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, and Mount Sinai Health System are hiring the most health directors right now, with openings concentrated in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is highest in county and city public health departments as well as large nonprofit health systems.
How many health director jobs are remote?
About 60% of health director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site roles remain common for positions tied to clinical facilities or government agencies. Health informatics, policy, and program evaluation sub-specialties tend to offer the most remote flexibility within this role.
How do you become a health director?
Most health directors start with a master's degree in public health or health administration, then build experience managing programs or clinical teams before moving into director-level roles. Gaining direct supervisory experience, leading a grant-funded initiative from start to finish, and developing relationships with community partners and regulatory agencies are the steps that most often lead to a first director appointment.
Can you get a health director job with limited leadership experience?
Some entry points into health director roles exist at smaller county agencies, rural health departments, or community health centers where the candidate pool is narrower. Demonstrating program management experience, even without a formal director title, and earning a Certified in Public Health credential can strengthen an application when your direct leadership history is limited.
What does the health director interview process look like?
Most health director searches involve an initial screening call, one or two panel interviews with department heads and community stakeholders, and a final presentation or written scenario exercise. Some government and nonprofit employers also require a formal board or commission approval step after the hiring committee makes a recommendation, which can extend the timeline by several weeks.
Where can I find and apply to health director jobs?
You can find and apply to health director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from public health agencies, hospital systems, nonprofits, and government employers across the United States. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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