Program Director - Youth Residential
Copa Health
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Mesa, AZ
Contract type: Full time
Description
Copa Health’s Voyager Center: Where Housing is Healthcare is a 24-bed, 24/7 transitional youth residential program in Mesa, Arizona. The Center serves as a crucial bridge for adolescents navigating life transitions while facing behavioral or emotional challenges. Through trauma-informed and strengths-based care, youth develop life skills, coping strategies, and resilience to successfully transition into adulthood.
We are seeking a Program Director to lead this mission-driven program. The Director will oversee daily operations, supervise a multidisciplinary care team (therapists, nurses, counselors, behavior technicians, and direct support staff), ensure regulatory compliance, and foster partnerships with families and community stakeholders. The Voyager Center’s integrated model combines therapeutic interventions, medical care, fitness, academic support, and creative expression — including an onsite art studio and sensory spaces — to promote whole-person healing.
Key Responsibilities
At Copa, you’ll lead a program that fills a critical gap in youth behavioral health care in the Valley, enabling youth to remain close to families and support systems. You’ll be part of a compassionate nonprofit organization that values People First, Accountability, Innovation, Compassion, Integrity, and Perseverance — and you’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people.
Copa Health’s Voyager Center: Where Housing is Healthcare is a 24-bed, 24/7 transitional youth residential program in Mesa, Arizona. The Center serves as a crucial bridge for adolescents navigating life transitions while facing behavioral or emotional challenges. Through trauma-informed and strengths-based care, youth develop life skills, coping strategies, and resilience to successfully transition into adulthood.
We are seeking a Program Director to lead this mission-driven program. The Director will oversee daily operations, supervise a multidisciplinary care team (therapists, nurses, counselors, behavior technicians, and direct support staff), ensure regulatory compliance, and foster partnerships with families and community stakeholders. The Voyager Center’s integrated model combines therapeutic interventions, medical care, fitness, academic support, and creative expression — including an onsite art studio and sensory spaces — to promote whole-person healing.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily operations of a 24-bed, 24/7 youth residential program.
- Supervise and develop a diverse care team, including therapists, counselors, nurses, behavioral health technicians, and support staff.
- Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards.
- Implement evidence-based, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches.
- Monitor program outcomes, evaluate effectiveness, and lead continuous improvement efforts.
- Collaborate with families, schools, and community partners to support holistic care.
- Promote a culture aligned with Copa Health’s mission and values.
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field required.
- Independent Arizona clinical license preferred.
- At least 5 years of leadership experience in behavioral health or youth residential treatment.
- Strong knowledge of trauma-informed practices and proven ability to inspire teams.
At Copa, you’ll lead a program that fills a critical gap in youth behavioral health care in the Valley, enabling youth to remain close to families and support systems. You’ll be part of a compassionate nonprofit organization that values People First, Accountability, Innovation, Compassion, Integrity, and Perseverance — and you’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people.
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