PROGRAM MANAGER
Apis Services Inc❤ Make an Impact Every Day
Program Manager
Woodridge Intervention
Full-Time
$75,000
DailyPay Available
Looking for More Than Just a Job?
At Abraxas Youth & Family Services, we are looking for dedicated professionals who want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth, young adults, and families. Our team members support individuals as they build skills, overcome challenges, and work toward positive, lasting change.
Whether you are beginning your career, bringing experience in human services, behavioral health, education, juvenile justice, or residential care, or looking for work with greater purpose, Abraxas provides the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you succeed.
Experience requirements vary by position. Many roles require or prefer experience working with youth, families, or individuals in behavioral health, education, residential, or human services settings.
About Abraxas Youth & Family Services
For more than 50 years, Abraxas Youth & Family Services has been committed to supporting youth, young adults, and families through high-quality programs and services that promote growth, accountability, healing, and positive change.
Our mission is empowering individuals to make transformative changes and enabling them to lead lives with purpose and fulfillment. Every day, our employees help create safe, structured, and supportive environments where individuals can build skills, develop confidence, strengthen relationships, and move toward a more positive future.
Why Join Our Team?
Competitive Pay & Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- DailyPay – access your earned wages before payday
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance - Available after 30 days of employment.
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness programs
- Employee referral bonuses
- Company-paid training
Training & Career Growth
- Paid training programs
- Professional development opportunities
- Certification opportunities, where applicable
- Leadership development programs
- Career advancement opportunities
- Opportunities across multiple programs and service areas
❤ Meaningful Work That Matters
- Support youth, young adults, and families
- Help individuals build skills, confidence, and stability
- Make a positive impact every day
- Work as part of a mission-driven organization
- Contribute to safe, supportive, and structured environments
What You’ll Do
As a Program Manager, you will:
- Direct and oversee daily operations of all residential inpatient treatment services.
- Ensure programming aligns with ASAM criteria for Level 3.5 residential care.
- Develop, implement, and monitor policies, procedures, and program initiatives.
- Monitor census, admissions, discharges, patient flow, and program capacity.
- Coordinate services to ensure seamless patient transitions throughout the continuum of care.
- Promote a therapeutic environment that supports recovery, safety, and patient engagement.
- Clinical Oversight
- Collaborate with Supervisors, Medical Providers, and Treatment Teams to ensure quality patient care.
- Monitor treatment effectiveness and outcomes through established performance measures.
- Ensure treatment services are evidence-based, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and person-centered.
- Participate in case consultations and review complex patient situations.
- Ensure timely completion and documentation of assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge planning.
- Regulatory Compliance & Accreditation
- Maintain compliance with Joint Commission standards and accreditation requirements.
- Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulatory requirements governing substance use disorder treatment.
- Monitor documentation practices and clinical records for quality assurance and compliance.
- Ensure patient rights, confidentiality, and HIPAA standards are consistently maintained.
- Staff Leadership & Development.
- Recruit, train, develop, supervise, and evaluate program staff.
- Provide regular coaching, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Foster employee engagement, accountability, teamwork, and retention.
- Manage staffing patterns and scheduling to ensure adequate program coverage.
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Support succession planning and leadership development within the department.
Quality Improvement & Risk Management. - Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on patient outcomes, safety, and service excellence.
- Monitor key performance indicators and develop action plans to achieve organizational goals.
- Review incident reports, grievances, adverse events, and risk concerns.
- Ensure corrective actions are implemented and monitored for effectiveness.
- Utilize data analytics to identify trends and opportunities for program enhancement.
- Community & Stakeholder Relations
- Develop relationships with referral sources, community partners, and regulatory agencies.
- Represent the organization at professional meetings, community events, and collaborative initiatives.
- Support outreach efforts to enhance program visibility and admissions growth.
- Collaborate with internal departments to strengthen continuity of care and patient outcomes.
Who We’re Looking For
You may be a great fit if you are:
- Compassionate and professional
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient, positive, and service-focused
- Committed to supporting youth, young adults, and families
- Comfortable working in a structured, team-oriented environment
- Interested in human services, behavioral health, education, residential care, social work, psychology, criminal justice, or related fields
Qualifications
Required:
- A Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, human services or related field from an accredited institution.
- LPC or LSW licensure required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in substance use disorder treatment or behavioral healthcare.
- Minimum of 3 years of progressive leadership or management experience.
- Knowledge of ASAM Criteria and residential treatment requirements.
- Knowledge of Joint Commission accreditation standards.
- Experience with quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and program operations.
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Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred:
- Experience working with youth, young adults, families, or individuals in a behavioral health, education, human services, residential, or juvenile services setting
- Master's degree in Behavioral Health, Healthcare Administration, Counseling, Social Work, Public Health, or related field.
- Experience managing residential treatment programs
Schedule
- Full-Time
Apply Today - Join Us in Building Better Futures!
Some jobs pay the bills. Some jobs build careers. This job helps create meaningful change.
If you are looking for meaningful work where your compassion, dedication, and professionalism can make a real difference every day, we encourage you to apply today.
About Our Organization
Abraxas Youth & Family Services is part of the Inperium family of companies.
Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.
All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.