Assistant Program Director (AMFT | ACSW)

Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery journey, then we invite you to join our Crestwood family!

For more than 50+ years Crestwood has been committed to creating innovative recovery programs and developing compassionate communities that support each client in their journey.  Our model of care focuses on a personal and self-directed process that empowers the people we serve and helps them to develop the skills to thrive!

Title: Assistant Program Director (AMFT | ACSW)

Job Duties: The Assistant Program Director (AMFT | ACSW) assists in the direction and coordination of assigned aspects of case management and programming. The Assistant Program Director (AMFT | ACSW) ensures compliance with established policies and procedures of the overall program and timely completion of respective reporting requirements. The Assistant Program Director (AMFT | ACSW) also helps in the supervision of program staff by providing therapeutic guidance. In addition, he or she assists the Program/Clinical Director in coordinating and implementing the core program.

Schedule: 

• Full-Time (Weekends and nights availability with On-Call rotating 24/7 coverage)

Qualifications: 

• A current AMFT or ACSW.


• A minimum of a B.S. degree in psychology, social work, or a field related to mental health.


• A minimum of two years’ experience in a clinical setting, at least one of which must have been in a mental health setting.

Crestwood Offers Comprehensive Benefits Packages to Full-Time Employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage


• Life Insurance


• Vacation


• Paid Sick Leave


• Sick Leave Buy Back


• 401(k) Retirement


• Scholarship Program


• Qualifying Supervision for BBS Associates


• Competitive Pay


• Paid Holidays


• Service Awards


• Jury Duty Pay

About the Campus: Crestwood Champion Healing Center is a Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC) located in Lompoc, a beautiful Central Coast city in Santa Barbara County, known as “The City of Arts and Flowers.” Champion Healing Center has innovative trauma-informed recovery programs that are based on Crestwood’s commitment to providing a continuum of care that puts persons served with significant mental health issues on the road to recovery.

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Did you know that at Crestwood you can gain experience at one of California’s leading behavioral health service providers? We deliver industry leading education and training that allows our team members to succeed and continue to grow their careers with Crestwood. 

Check out our Career Page to learn more about being a part the Crestwood Family and the benefits available. https://workatcrestwood.com/

Crestwood is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion, equity and diversity. We embrace all differences and are fully committed to fostering a sense of belonging for everyone. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to ability during the application or recruiting process, please talk with your hiring contact/recruiter or send a request to [email protected].

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