Residential Program Manager Jobs
Residential Program Manager jobs are open across nonprofit human services, behavioral health, housing, and social services organizations, at levels from entry-level coordinator to senior program director, with specializations in supported living, group home management, and community reintegration. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Retreat (https://www.sheppardpratt.org/care-finder/the-retreat/program-overview/) by Sheppard Pratt provides expert psychiatric care and residential mental health services in a serene, supportive setting. Our highly personalized treatment program allows patients to make meaningful progress toward recovery under the guidance of experienced doctors and specialized clinicians. The Retreat treats individuals with complex psychiatric and co-occurring disorders, offering evidence-based mind and body therapies in an intensive, individualized approach.
What to Expect:
The Psychiatrist is an integral part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality psychiatric care to residents in both the residential program and affiliated group homes. This role involves direct patient care, including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and individualized treatment planning, as well as consultation with the broader clinical team. The psychiatrist may also lead therapy groups, provide outpatient consultations for private-pay patients, and collaborate with staff to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and program protocols. This position requires strong clinical judgment, collaborative skills, and the ability to provide patient-centered care in a supportive, recovery-focused environment.
Specific Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and ongoing medication management.
Develop and coordinate individualized, multidisciplinary treatment plans for residential and group home patients.
Lead therapy groups and provide individual therapy as appropriate.
Provide consultation to clinicians and staff regarding complex patient care needs.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with medical and regulatory standards.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless, coordinated care.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program development.
Mentor junior staff and trainees, supporting professional growth and skill development.
What you’ll get from us:
At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:
- An opportunity to provide quality mental health care services in a physician-led organization.
- A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program, access to free SMEs and reimbursement for licensure and association dues.
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits.
- 403b retirement match.
- Generous paid-time-off and flexible scheduling.
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program. (EAP)
- Opportunities for student loan forgiveness.
- Grand rounds, CME opportunities, and on-site lectures.
- An opportunity work with trainees including medical students, residents, and fellows.
What we need from you:
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry and active Maryland medical license.
- Completion of a psychiatry residency program.
- Approximately 2-4 years of post-residency clinical experience, with demonstrated ability to practice independently and manage complex psychiatric presentations, preferred.
- Possession of Maryland Controlled Substances Registration and valid DEA Certificate.
- Experience working with patients in acute behavioral care or residential treatment settings.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring continuous, reliable, patient-centered care.
- Strong therapeutic communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues, adapted to individual needs.
The base pay range for this position is $240,000 minimum to $285,000 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, board certifications and years and level of related experience.
WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?
At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!
#LI-EC1
Experience
Required- Maryland Controlled Substances Registration and valid DEA Certificate.
- Active medical license in the state of Maryland.
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry.
Education
Required- Doctorate or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Physician-Medical Doc
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
The Retreat (https://www.sheppardpratt.org/care-finder/the-retreat/program-overview/) by Sheppard Pratt provides expert psychiatric care and residential mental health services in a serene, supportive setting. Our highly personalized treatment program allows patients to make meaningful progress toward recovery under the guidance of experienced doctors and specialized clinicians. The Retreat treats individuals with complex psychiatric and co-occurring disorders, offering evidence-based mind and body therapies in an intensive, individualized approach.
What to Expect:
The Psychiatrist is an integral part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality psychiatric care to residents in both the residential program and affiliated group homes. This role involves direct patient care, including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and individualized treatment planning, as well as consultation with the broader clinical team. The psychiatrist may also lead therapy groups, provide outpatient consultations for private-pay patients, and collaborate with staff to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and program protocols. This position requires strong clinical judgment, collaborative skills, and the ability to provide patient-centered care in a supportive, recovery-focused environment.
Specific Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and ongoing medication management.
Develop and coordinate individualized, multidisciplinary treatment plans for residential and group home patients.
Lead therapy groups and provide individual therapy as appropriate.
Provide consultation to clinicians and staff regarding complex patient care needs.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with medical and regulatory standards.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless, coordinated care.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program development.
Mentor junior staff and trainees, supporting professional growth and skill development.
What you’ll get from us:
At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:
- An opportunity to provide quality mental health care services in a physician-led organization.
- A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program, access to free SMEs and reimbursement for licensure and association dues.
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits.
- 403b retirement match.
- Generous paid-time-off and flexible scheduling.
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program. (EAP)
- Opportunities for student loan forgiveness.
- Grand rounds, CME opportunities, and on-site lectures.
- An opportunity work with trainees including medical students, residents, and fellows.
What we need from you:
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry and active Maryland medical license.
- Completion of a psychiatry residency program.
- Approximately 2-4 years of post-residency clinical experience, with demonstrated ability to practice independently and manage complex psychiatric presentations, preferred.
- Possession of Maryland Controlled Substances Registration and valid DEA Certificate.
- Experience working with patients in acute behavioral care or residential treatment settings.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring continuous, reliable, patient-centered care.
- Strong therapeutic communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues, adapted to individual needs.
The base pay range for this position is $240,000 minimum to $285,000 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, board certifications and years and level of related experience.
WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?
At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!
#LI-EC1
Experience
Required- Maryland Controlled Substances Registration and valid DEA Certificate.
- Active medical license in the state of Maryland.
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry.
Education
Required- Doctorate or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Physician-Medical Doc
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Who's Hiring
- Community Options12
- Sevita9
- The Guild for Human Services9
- Albertina Kerr8
- Opportunity Partners8
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
- Government & Public Sector
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in residential program manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services, or a related field
- Two or more years of experience supervising direct support professionals or residential staff
- Knowledge of state residential licensing regulations and compliance documentation
- CPR, first aid, and medication administration certification or willingness to obtain
- Experience with incident reporting, individual support plans, and progress documentation
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for multi-site oversight responsibilities
Tips for Your Residential Program Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to licensing bodies
Many residential program manager postings require familiarity with state licensing standards for group homes or treatment facilities. Name the specific regulatory frameworks you've worked under, such as state department of developmental services or behavioral health licensing, so reviewers can confirm your compliance background immediately.
Quantify your direct-care supervision history
Hiring managers want to know how many direct support staff you have supervised and across how many residential sites. Replace vague phrases like 'managed a team' with concrete numbers tied to shift coverage, staff headcount, and resident census across your facilities.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists residential program manager 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 population served
Residential program manager roles differ significantly depending on whether the population is adults with intellectual disabilities, individuals in recovery, youth in foster care, or returning citizens. Filter your search by population type so your application speaks directly to the specific regulatory and clinical demands of that setting.
Prepare a scenario answer for crisis protocols
Interviewers for residential program manager roles almost always ask how you have handled a client crisis, a staffing emergency, or a licensing inspection. Prepare a structured example for each, naming the protocol you followed, your decision in the moment, and the documented outcome.
Negotiate on-call expectations before accepting
Many residential program manager offers include 24/7 on-call responsibility that is not reflected in the posted salary. Confirm the actual on-call rotation, whether there is differential pay, and how after-hours emergencies are escalated before you accept so there are no surprises in week one.
Residential Program Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most residential program managers?
The companies hiring the most residential program managers right now include Community Options, Sevita, and The Guild for Human Services, with the largest share of openings in Massachusetts, New York, and Minnesota, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Nonprofit providers operating supported living and group home networks tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.
How many residential program manager jobs are remote?
About 12% of residential program manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than most management roles because the work involves direct site oversight and staff supervision. Administrative, compliance reporting, and care coordination functions are the sub-areas most commonly offered with partial remote flexibility.
How do you become a residential program manager?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or human services, then build direct-care experience as a direct support professional or shift supervisor in a licensed residential setting. Pursue your state's required certifications in medication administration and crisis intervention, document your compliance and supervision experience carefully, and apply for coordinator or assistant program manager roles to build site management credentials before stepping into a full program manager position.
Can you get a residential program manager job with little experience?
Some agencies hire candidates with limited formal management experience if they have strong direct-support or case management backgrounds and demonstrate knowledge of residential licensing standards. Applying to smaller single-site group home roles, volunteering with disability or recovery organizations to build documented supervisory hours, and earning a medication administration certification ahead of your search all strengthen an entry-level application meaningfully.
What does the residential program manager interview process look like?
Most employers conduct a phone screen focused on licensing familiarity and supervisory background, followed by an in-person or video interview with the regional director or HR, often including scenario questions about staff performance issues, client crises, and state inspection preparation. Some organizations add a site visit or a panel interview with existing program managers before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to residential program manager jobs?
You can find and apply to residential program manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience, population focus, and location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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