STRTP ADMINISTRATOR, Palmdale

Job Description

Job Description

7ALPHA seeks an

STRTP Administrator.

An STRTP Administrator

is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and compliance of the Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program. This role ensures that program operations meet all regulatory, contractual, and clinical standards established by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), and other oversight agencies. The Administrator provides strategic direction, supervises key staff, and ensures high-quality, trauma-informed care for residents.

Essential Duties&Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of the STRTP program, ensuring compliance with Title 22, Title 17, CCR, and STRTP regulations

Ensure licensing, certification, and contract requirements are maintained at all times

Supervise program management staff, including clinical, case management, and direct care leadership

Develop, implement, and enforce program policies, procedures, and SOPs

Coordinate with county placing agencies, probation departments, and external stakeholders

Monitor program quality, outcomes, and continuous quality improvement (CQI) efforts

Ensure staff training, credentialing, and performance evaluations are completed timely

Oversee incident reporting, corrective action plans, and regulatory audits/inspections

Manage program budgets, staffing levels, and resource allocation

Promote a safe, therapeutic, and trauma-informed environment for residents Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Behavioral Health, or related field

Minimum

2–4 years of leadership or administrative experience

in an STRTP, group home, residential treatment facility, or child welfare setting

Demonstrated knowledge of STRTP regulations, CDSS licensing requirements

Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams

Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience serving as an STRTP Administrator or Program Director

Experience with accreditation, audits, and corrective action processes

Additional Requirements

Ability to pass DOJ/FBI Live Scan background clearance

Valid California driver’s license and clean driving record

CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain)