Program Director Jobs in San Francisco, CA
Program Director jobs in San Francisco are active across technology, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors, with openings concentrated in SoMa, the Financial District, and Mission Bay. Employers hiring right now include Capital One, PRC Baker Places, and AECOM. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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PRC Baker Places is a non-profit residential treatment agency that has provided the San Francisco community with alternatives to institutional care since 1964. Our direct care professionals provide counseling and case management services to previously homeless adults living with co-occurring diagnoses of chronic mental illness and substance use disorder. All agency services are provided from the philosophy of social rehabilitation which integrates teaching daily living skills in a safe and healthy environment.
Mission Statement: Our mission is to help people affected by HIV/AIDS, substance use, or mental health issues better realize opportunities by providing integrated legal, social and health services that address the broad range of social risk factors that impact wellness and limit potential.
Values that Guide Us: Accountability, Honesty, Integrity, Diversity & Inclusion, Respect
Position Overview
The Residential Services Program Director is an intermediate management role responsible for implementing the organization’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities into actionable plans and measurable results. This role provides support to the 90-day residential program managers and is a bridge between the programs and the Senior Management Team.
The Residential Services Program Director partners closely with program managers and the Senior Management Team to achieve an excellent standard of client care and staff support.
APPLICATION Deadline: Friday, February 20th, 2026 by 5:00 pm
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide supervision and support to Program Managers, including weekly supervision and evaluation.
- Work with the Intake and Placement Department to maintain contracted units of service.
- Serves as the Administrator for all CCL licensed programs.
- Plans, organizes, and directs clinical services of 90-day programs.
- Responsible for the administrative function of 90-day programs.
- Works closely with Senior Management Team and Program Managers to adhere to program budgets and needed supplies.
- Ensures program functions smoothly within the larger behavioral health system by building and maintaining relationships with community partners.
- Oversees documentation by clinical staff in collaboration with agency Quality Improvement and performs periodic audits of charts to ensure adherence to licensing and certification standards.
- Establishes and maintains a recovery culture and philosophy within the program.
- Prepare and submit monthly clinical status reports for all programs to the Senior Director of Clinical Services.
- Participates in hiring, orientation and annual performance evaluations of program managers.
- Provides crisis response and intervention, including rotating on-call and after hours assistance.
- Promote agency mission, purpose, and values in relationships with internal and external providers.
- Participate in any managers meetings with Social Programs to foster a wrap around services environment.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Active licensure or registration in good standing with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as one of the following: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), or licensed Psychologist (Psy.D.).
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in the community mental healthcare/substance use disorder/HIV-AIDS or integrated healthcare setting. A minimum of three (3) years of supervisory and/or management responsibilities of clinical staff.
- Self-motivated and directed, demonstrate strong relationship-building skills, have experience with infrastructure development and hold a high value for diversity.
- Demonstrated effective management and leadership skills with diverse populations.
- Ability to establish collaborative partnerships with supervisees, colleagues, and community organizations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed and other evidence based therapeutic principles/practices.
- Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to focus attention on workflow processes, procedures, budgetary guidelines, and documentation/productivity standards.
- Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines.
- Must be available to work flexible hours occasionally – including possible nights and weekends.
- Proficiency with Microsoft products required
- Exhibit exemplary customer service, compassion, and care in the execution of all duties and interactions.
Salary and Benefits:
This is a full-time, exempt position. PRC Baker Places offers a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their eligible spouse/children, as well as short/long-term disability, life insurance, employer-matching contributions to 403(b) retirement, generous paid time-off, and professional development.
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Who's Hiring
- Capital One28

- PRC Baker Places28P
- AECOM19

- Salesforce19

- Juma Ventures19

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software46
- Education28
- Medical Devices9
- Staffing & Recruiting9
- Construction & Real Estate9
Program Director Jobs in San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a program director job in San Francisco?
San Francisco's strongest hiring for program directors comes from technology companies in SoMa and Mission Bay, health systems anchored around the Medical Center and UCSF, and a dense nonprofit sector citywide. Candidates who stand out typically have cross-functional leadership experience and familiarity with the specific domain, whether that's clinical operations, civic tech, or product-adjacent program work. Networking through local professional communities in those sectors adds a practical edge.
Which companies hire program directors in San Francisco?
Employers hiring program directors in San Francisco right now include Capital One, PRC Baker Places, and AECOM, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. San Francisco's employer mix runs from large tech platforms and health systems to mission-driven nonprofits and early-stage companies scaling their operations teams.
Are there remote program director jobs in San Francisco?
Yes, though availability depends heavily on the type of program work. About 53% of program director openings tied to San Francisco are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, skewing toward roles at technology companies and nonprofits where program management is largely strategic and desk-based. Roles tied to facilities, clinical programs, or community services in San Francisco are almost always on-site.
How can I get a program director job in San Francisco with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Francisco is moving up from a program manager or coordinator role at a local tech company, health system, or nonprofit. Organizations like nonprofits in the Tenderloin and Mission districts, UCSF-affiliated programs, and mid-stage startups in SoMa regularly hire program managers who grow into director roles internally. Building a record of owning deliverables end-to-end, not just coordinating tasks, is what accelerates that progression locally.
Which industries hire the most program directors in San Francisco?
San Francisco program director roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Education, and Medical Devices, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. San Francisco's economy is shaped by its headquarters-heavy tech industry, a major academic medical infrastructure, and one of the largest nonprofit sectors per capita of any U.S. city, all of which generate sustained demand for program leadership.
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