Manager of Detox

Manager Of Detox

At Father Joe's Villages, healthcare is more than treatment - it's a foundation for stability, wellness, and hope. The Village Health Center (VHC), a federally qualified health center (FQHC) serving individuals experiencing homelessness, provides comprehensive healthcare services including primary care, behavioral health, dental care, Enhanced Care Management (ECM), Recuperative Care, and Detox services.

Our Detox Program supports individuals during one of the most vulnerable moments in their recovery journey. We provide compassionate, trauma-informed care that promotes safety, dignity, and hope while helping clients stabilize and take the next steps toward long-term recovery.

We are building something different - combining clinical excellence, harm reduction, integrated healthcare services, and person-centered care to create an environment where clients feel respected, supported, and empowered to move forward.

The Position

As the Manager of Detox, you will lead operations for a 44-bed, 24/7 residential withdrawal management program that provides critical substance use disorder treatment services for individuals seeking recovery and stabilization. You will oversee program operations, staffing, compliance, quality improvement, and performance management while partnering with clinical leadership to ensure safe, effective, and client-centered care.

This role is ideal for a collaborative leader who combines operational expertise with compassion, believes in recovery-oriented and trauma-informed services, and is excited to help shape the future of an innovative withdrawal management program.

Your Role in Leading Program Operations

• Provide operational leadership for a 44-bed residential withdrawal management program operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, workflow coordination, and resource allocation to support safe and effective service delivery.
• Supervise program leadership staff, including the Supervisor of Detox and Intake Coordinator functions.
• Monitor admissions, occupancy, waitlists, and client flow to maximize program access and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with DHCS, DMC-ODS, Medi-Cal, licensing, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and organizational requirements.
• Lead quality assurance activities, audits, corrective action planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor program performance metrics and prepare operational reports for leadership.
• Support budget management, grant compliance, documentation integrity, and reimbursement-related processes.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and support a high-performing team.
• Build strong partnerships with internal departments, healthcare providers, community partners, and referral sources.

Desirable Candidate Profile

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Addiction Studies, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Behavioral Health, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, residential treatment, withdrawal management, or a related human services setting.
• Minimum three (3) years of supervisory or management experience with responsibility for team leadership and operational oversight.
• Alcohol and Drug Counselor certification through CCAPP, CADTP, or another recognized certifying body.
• LAADC, CCS, or other advanced certification preferred.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain within the required timeframe.

Key Competencies and Experience

• Experience working within substance use disorder treatment programs, including withdrawal management, residential treatment, behavioral health, or related services.
• Demonstrated commitment to compassionate, person-centered, trauma-informed care and the belief that recovery is possible for every individual.
• Knowledge of substance use disorder treatment, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), harm reduction practices, and recovery-oriented systems of care.
• Understanding of DHCS, DMC-ODS, Medi-Cal, licensing, and other regulatory requirements governing behavioral health programs.
• Experience with quality assurance, compliance monitoring, program administration, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Strong leadership, communication, employee development, and team-building skills.
• Ability to analyze operational and performance data, identify trends, and implement effective solutions.
• Experience with electronic health records, documentation standards, reporting systems, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity, 24/7 treatment environment.
• Experience working within California's Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS) preferred.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

Work Schedule

Full-time position supporting a 24/7 residential withdrawal management program. Standard business hours are generally Monday through Friday; however, flexibility is required to respond to operational needs, provide leadership support, and participate in an on-call rotation that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay for this position is based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. The anticipated starting salary range for this role is $80,000 to $99,000 per year.

In addition to competitive pay, Father Joe's Villages offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plan options, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Employees also have access to wellness programs and employee assistance resources to support work-life balance, health, and overall well-being.

Why Join Father Joe's Villages

Work with a mission-driven team dedicated to helping individuals overcome substance use disorders, improve their health, and achieve lasting stability. Help shape a program that views recovery as more than symptom management - it's an opportunity to restore health, dignity, and hope.

Conditions of Employment

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre- and post-employment requirements, which may include background checks, health screenings, license or certification verification, and other requirements relevant to the role. These checks are conducted following a conditional offer of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Father Joe's Villages is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.