Chief Program Officer (CPO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Program Officer (CPO) to provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership across its youth and family services. The CPO will work with executive leadership to translate organizational priorities into coordinated program goals, strengthen service quality, and oversee program directors and multidisciplinary teams. Responsibilities include developing and expanding services, building government and community partnerships, and ensuring effective staffing, supervision, and staff development. The role will guide consistent use of trauma-informed and evidence-based practices, oversee clinical quality and service integration, and use outcomes and feedback to drive improvement. The CPO will also oversee program budgets, contract compliance, documentation, audits, and responses to incidents and emerging risks. Candidates should bring progressively responsible leadership experience in behavioral health, youth services, or a related human services setting, including experience leading multidisciplinary teams and overseeing multiple programs. Knowledge of program development, clinical quality, government contracts, regulatory compliance, and budget management is important; experience with residential, outpatient, substance use, or community-based services is valuable. A master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, or a related field is required, along with a current California LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC license. Candidates must also meet applicable requirements to provide clinical supervision to associates and other eligible supervisees.