Program Director for Residential Adolescent Care

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Program Director

STATUS: Full-Time, Salary, Exempt

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

LOCATION: Residential facilities around Loudoun County, Virginia. This is an in-person position only.

Join Mission Prep Healthcare

Mission Prep Healthcare is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and highly organized Program Director to lead the day-to-day operations of our behavioral health treatment program in Loudoun County, Virginia .

This is a key leadership role for someone who is passionate about creating a safe, supportive, and high-quality treatment environment for young people and their families. The Program Director provides operational leadership, develops and supports staff, maintains regulatory and accreditation readiness, and partners closely with clinical and medical leadership to ensure exceptional care.

The ideal candidate is a strong people leader who can balance the needs of clients and families with the operational, regulatory, and administrative demands of a behavioral healthcare program.

What You'll Do

As Program Director, you will:

• Provide overall leadership and operational oversight for the behavioral health treatment program.
• Build a positive, person-centered, culturally responsive environment for clients, families, and staff.
• Establish program goals, objectives, policies, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Recruit, onboard, train, supervise, coach, and develop Program Managers and other operations and administrative team members.
• Lead and motivate staff while promoting accountability, collaboration, professionalism, and high standards of care.
• Partner closely with Clinical and Medical leadership to strengthen program quality and the client experience.
• Maintain compliance with applicable Virginia regulatory requirements, Joint Commission standards, company policies, and other governing requirements .
• Support ongoing Joint Commission readiness, quality improvement activities, audits, corrective action plans, and related initiatives.
• Monitor program performance and regularly communicate progress, opportunities, staffing needs, and operational concerns to executive leadership.
• Collaborate with Human Resources on employee relations, performance management, disciplinary matters, annual evaluations, and other personnel needs.
• Establish strong working relationships across clinical, medical, utilization review, operations, administrative, and leadership teams.
• Uphold client rights, organizational policies, professional ethics, confidentiality, and standards of conduct.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen systems, processes, team performance, and the overall quality of services provided to clients and families.

What We're Looking For

• Must be 21 years of age or older .
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred, or a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience .
• Previous leadership or management experience in behavioral health, mental health, residential treatment, healthcare, or a related environment strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, solve problems, and maintain high operational standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally with clients, families, employees, clinicians, and organizational leadership.
• Working knowledge of behavioral healthcare operations, clinical and medical terminology, and multidisciplinary service delivery.
• Experience with regulatory compliance, accreditation, quality assurance, or Joint Commission standards is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with common business and electronic documentation systems, including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Ability to successfully complete all required background and record checks.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company automobile insurance requirements.
• Current or obtainable CPR/First Aid certification and required health clearances.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to work with computers and electronic systems; communicate effectively in written and verbal formats; sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; climb stairs; read and comprehend written materials; and lift up to 20 pounds.

Why Mission Prep Healthcare?

At Mission Prep Healthcare, our work is centered on helping young people and their families move toward meaningful, lasting change. The Program Director has the opportunity to make an impact not only through direct program leadership, but by building the culture, systems, and team that make excellent behavioral healthcare possible.

Mission Prep is an adolescent specific treatment program under the AMFM Healthcare family. Mission Prep aims to provide support and sustainable change for adolescents and families who are challenged by primary mental health struggles. We firmly believe in treating the entire family system and allowing families to address the challenges of their children in a safe, sustainable way. At Mission Prep we are committed to preparing teens for the challenges of life and giving families the fresh start they need at our teen mental health treatment.

To do this we utilize a blend of time-tested therapeutic approaches as well as innovative interventions. We create a sustainable experience that can be built upon long after the youth discharges from Mission Prep. Every element of the family’s care is conducted with attention and purpose from the sessions with our board-certified psychiatrist to the beautiful, home-like environment cultivated to bring a sense of belonging and connection for those in our care. Want to learn more? Visit our website at:

Benefits for full time employees:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Anthem or Kaiser.

• FSA/HSA Accounts.

• Life/AD&D insurance through Anthem, 100% paid for by the employer.

Other benefits include:

• 401k plan with employer match.

• PTO, Self Care Day, and Floating Holiday.

• Educational Assistance Reimbursement Program.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Health and Wellness Membership.

Application Instructions:

Please submit your resume directly through this online job posting to be considered. We thank you for your interest in joining our team.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability during the application process or while employed, please contact our HR department. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where every individual can thrive.

AMFM Healthcare is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.