Director of Youth Treatment Services
Full Time • Daniel Bryant Youth & Family Treatment Center - Santa Barbara
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Ready to make a difference in the lives of youth and families?
The Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Director of Youth Treatment Services to lead a team dedicated to empowering young people on their path toward healing, recovery, and hope. In this role, you will oversee programs that provide behavioral health and substance use treatment for adolescents and their families, helping them build resilience, restore connections, and create brighter futures.
This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits, offering an opportunity to make a real difference in the Santa Barbara County community while working in a collaborative, supportive environment.
About CADA
Since 1949, the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA) has been Santa Barbara County’s trusted partner in behavioral health, substance use treatment, and prevention education. We are a progressive, trauma-informed nonprofit that believes recovery happens through compassion, connection, and community.
Our multidisciplinary team includes therapists, social workers, alcohol and drug counselors, and case managers who share one mission: to help every client heal, grow, and thrive. Many of our staff are in recovery themselves and bring lived experience, empathy, and hope to their work every day.
Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours per week. Exempt position with occasional evening and weekend availability as needed.
Compensation: This is a salaried position with an annual range of $90,000-$101,825, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
The Impact You Will Make
In this role, you will:
- Lead, inspire, and mentor a team of therapists, counselors, and program staff serving youth and their families
- Oversee all aspects of CADA’s youth treatment programs, ensuring the highest quality of trauma-informed, client-centered care
- Collaborate with clinical and administrative leaders to develop program strategy, policies, and outcomes that align with CADA’s mission and Medi-Cal/BWell requirements
- Build strong partnerships with schools, community organizations, and health agencies to support prevention and early intervention efforts
- Manage program budgets, data tracking, and reporting to ensure operational excellence and continuous improvement
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and team-based environment that values professional growth and holistic care
What We Are Looking For
- Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field, required
- Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), Clinical Psychologist, or Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), required.
- A minimum of Two (2) years of experience in Staff Supervision and Program Management required.
- Experience working in a Non-Profit preferred.
- Prior experience in overseeing evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) treatment programs preferred.
- Previous experience in Developing and implementing youth-centered intervention strategies and therapeutic programming preferred.
- Deep understanding of trauma-informed, evidence-based, and culturally responsive treatment approaches.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams with empathy, clarity, and purpose.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
In compliance with the California Department of Health Care Services, staff require an up-to-date Tuberculosis test during the duration of employment.
If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact HR via email at hr@cadasb.org or via phone at (805) 722-1313 with any questions.
If you’re ready to lead with purpose and help young people build healthier, brighter futures, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of CADA’s mission to change lives for the better.
Please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Compensation: $90,000.00 - $101,825.00 per year
For over 70 years, CADA has been the leader in providing substance abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment programs in the greater Santa Barbara area that touch all parts of the community.
Mission Statement
Building a safer, healthier community by preventing and treating alcoholism and drug abuse.
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