Profession Program Director (Psychologist) Los Angeles, CA

Program Director (Psychologist) Los Angeles, CAProfession Program Director (Psychologist) Los Angeles, CAShift DetailsShift: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PMShifts Per Week: 5Scheduled Hours: 40Start Date: 09/26/2025Job Description: Program Director (Psychologist) Location: Los Angeles, CA Setting: Forensic Outpatient Mental Health Program Schedule: Monday-Friday or 9/80 Salary: $143,000 - $162,240hiring a Program Director for a Forensic Community Treatment Program (FCTP) in Los Angeles, CA. This full-time, exempt role is ideal for a licensed psychologist with experience in forensic mental health settings and strong clinical leadership skills. The Program Director provides direct administrative, clinical, and fiscal oversight of the forensic outpatient program.Benefits Package for a Program Director:Student loan forgiveness qualifying employerFlexible 9/80 work schedule optionMedical and dental insuranceEmployer-matched retirement planPaid vacation, sick leave, and personal holidaysCell phone reimbursementBilingual pay where applicableOngoing training in forensic psychology and risk assessmentCertification reimbursement and on-call payEmployee appreciation eventsQualifications of a Program Director:Doctorate in Psychology from an accredited institutionLicensed Psychologist with the California Board of PsychologyExperience treating individuals with serious mental illness in forensic settingsStrong leadership skills with experience supervising clinical teamsKnowledge of risk assessment, structured professional judgment (SPJ), and CONREP systemAbility to provide written and verbal testimony in legal settingsValid CA Drivers License and clean driving recordCPR, First Aid, CPI, MOAB, and Fire/Safety Training (or ability to obtain within 180 days)Duties/Responsibilities of a Program Director:Oversee all clinical, operational, and fiscal aspects of the FCTP programFacilitate treatment team meetings and guide supervision and case planningEnsure program goals and quality standards are met in accordance with DSH and Penal CodeDirect clinical decision-making and intervene in high-risk or emergency situationsCollaborate with CONREP leadership, community stakeholders, law enforcement, and courtsMaintain compliance with documentation, billing, and reporting standardsProvide clinical supervision and support to licensed and unlicensed staffDeliver expert-level testimony and court reportingStay current with trends in forensic psychology and integrate best practicesWorking Place: Los Angeles, California, United StatesCompany: ESR Healthcare