Program Director, Behavioral Health Technician

American Career College, we share a passion for students and transforming healthcare education! As an associate for a certified Great Place to Work, you will join a collaborative, student-centric culture valuing academic integrity, mutual respect, student learning, service, responsiveness, innovation, diversity, and stewardship.

As a part of this team, you will guide students to do more than change their own lives – you will help change the lives of every patient they care for throughout their career. At American Career College, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise and passion with the next generation of Behavioral Health Technicians. You will make an impact by: Spearheading the launch of the College’s first Behavioral Health program, providing strategic, academic, and administrative leadership in the planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the program while ensuring alignment with accreditation and licensure requirements. Building the program, including curriculum development and coordination, faculty selection and support, teaching assignments, and the use of an asynchronous instructional approach that combines online instruction with face-to-face learning, as applicable. Establishing key program operations and partnerships, including coordinating program-specific external facilities, supporting faculty leadership, and fostering an environment of creativity, responsiveness, accountability, and continuous improvement. Your experience includes: Clinical Experience: Minimum of 3 years of post-certification professional experience in behavioral health, including direct experience in ABA therapy or substance use disorder treatment. Teaching Experience: Minimum of 3 years of higher education teaching experience (associate or bachelor degree level) in behavioral health, psychology, or addiction studies. Administrative Experience: Minimum of 2 years in an academic leadership or management role (Program Director, Department Chair, Lead Faculty, or Clinical Coordinator). Regulatory Expertise: Thorough knowledge of ABHES accreditation standards, BACB RBT standards, and CCAPP educational provider requirements. Education/Licensure:

Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Psychology, Behavioral/Mental Health, Clinical Counseling, Social Work, or a closely related behavioral health discipline from an accredited institution. Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential in good standing with the BACB or Active CADC II, LAADC, or state-equivalent addiction counselor license/certification. Preferred Education, Certifications and Licensures: Preferred Education: Doctorate (Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D.) in Behavior Analysis, Behavioral and Mental Health, Psychology, or Human Services. Preferred Certification: Active CADC II, LAADC, or state-equivalent addiction counselor license/certification, or experience overseeing CADC-certified faculty. #HEJ #LI-SR1 Do you want a career that allows you to make a difference in other people’s lives? Discover what it means to truly believe in the work that you do at American Career College. For more than 40 years American Career College has had the privilege of educating students seeking careers in healthcare—guiding them through their transformational journey from student to caregiver. Our associates are united behind that purpose and share a deep commitment to our values of teamwork, collegiality, transparency, and a student-centric approach to all we do. This focus creates an aligned, nimble, and consensus-driven culture that is solution-oriented and supports our associates’ professional growth. American Career College is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. Campus: ACC Ontario Campus / Remote Function: Leadership