Regional Director of IST Operations

Regional Director of IST Operations

Department: Administration
Job Status: Full-Time
Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Days Worked: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri.
Rate of Pay: $160,000.00 - $172,000.00 Annually
Position Type: Full-Time
Status: Hiring Manager Interviews
Details: Travel 50-75% throughout California required.


Position Description


Regional Director of Operations

Are you a strategic leader who thrives at the intersection of operations, behavioral health, and system-level impact?


We're seeking a Regional Director of Operations to lead the expansion, oversight, and successful performance of jail-based Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST) programs across an assigned region. This role plays a critical part in scaling services, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring program fidelity, compliance, and outcomes across multiple facilities.


What You'll Do

• Oversee the development, implementation, and ongoing success of jail-based IST programs within the assigned region.
• Lead planning efforts for new and expanding programs, including site visits, space assessments, and staffing matrix development.
• Serve as a key liaison to facility partners, providing consultation, guidance, and operational support.
• Train, develop, and supervise assigned staff, ensuring alignment with program standards and contract requirements.
• Educate staff and stakeholders on IST program concepts, workflows, and expectations through hands-on implementation support and ongoing monitoring.
• Monitor outcome data, program performance, and treatment timeliness to ensure contractual compliance and quality standards are met.
• Provide on-site support as needed, including traveling to cover staffing gaps or support new program launches.
• Consult with site-level clinical and operational staff and recommend treatment plans as appropriate.
• Support local and regional leadership with technical expertise related to performance improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

Education

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, health administration, business administration, or a related field (required)
• Master's degree in a mental health-related field (preferred)

Experience

• One (1) year of experience in a related field (required)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (required)

Licenses & Certifications

• Client-mandated certifications and/or training (required)
• Licensed in the state where work will be performed (preferred)

Why Join Us

As a Regional Director of Operations, you'll play a pivotal role in expanding access to competency restoration services while shaping high-impact programs that support justice-involved individuals. You'll work alongside dedicated clinical and operational leaders in a mission-driven organization that values innovation, accountability, and meaningful outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to influence systems at scale while staying connected to the frontline realities of care delivery.


Perks and Benefits


In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, including:

• DailyPay
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Pet insurance
• Discount and reward programs for Theme Parks & Attractions, Hotels, Rental Cars, Water Parks, Virtual Events & Shows, Movie Tickets, Gift Cards, and more.

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.


You Matter


From top to bottom, we are a company of caregivers. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone at Recovery Solutions, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day our team has the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most.


For those of you whose calling it is to serve others, this is your moment. Your chance to join our family and be a part of our mission to care for those desperately in need, and to do your part to heal the world, one patient at a time.


We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn't seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.


We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.


Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.


We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.