The Foraker Group

Job Summary

	Date Posted:   2 days ago		Closing Date:   September 30, 2026
	Location:   Anchorage, AK		Worksite: On-site
	Salary: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 Exempt; salary
	Status:   Fulltime
	Benefits: • Competitive Wages, Sign On Bonuses, Employee Referral Bonuses • 401K Plan, 100% Vested at Time of Eligibility, 2% Employer Match and 3% Safe Harbor Contributions after 1yr., Free Financial Advisor Service • Full Time Employees: • Medical, Dental and Vision Plans Offered • Employer Paid Premium Life (EAP) / AD&D / LTD • FSA Account, Health and Dependent Care • AFLAC Offered • 14 Paid Holidays Annually plus one Personal Day Annually • 2 Weeks Paid Vacation, Increases with longevity with company, Annual 80-hour rollover • 2 Weeks Paid Sick Time, No limit on accruals • Paid Bereavement Leave • Paid Jury Duty Time • Mileage Reimbursement • Workers Compensation Coverage • Unemployment Contributions • Employer Social Security Contributions • Inhouse and Paid Training Opportunities • Longevity Awards Program
	How to Apply: Please apply on our website at the link below. https://akeela.org/program-manager-akeela-house-residential-sud-program-full-time-exempt-salary-65000-70000-doe-anchorage-alaska-non-remote-position/

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Program Manager for Akeela House is responsible for the day-to-day clinical and operational management of the ASAM 3.5 residential program. This role ensures delivery of structured, high-intensity substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services, including integrated co-occurring mental health services. The position focuses on clinical stabilization, engagement, and maintaining a highly structured treatment environment.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Program Operations and Execution

·        Oversee daily operations of the ASAM 3.5 residential program to ensure structure, consistency, and efficiency.

·        Ensure program schedules, group services, and daily routines are implemented as designed.

·        Monitor staff assignments, coverage, and daily program flow.

·        Identify and address operational issues impacting program delivery.

 

Clinical and Service Delivery Oversight

·        Ensure delivery of structured SUD treatment aligned with ASAM 3.5, including co-occurring services.

·        Ensure minimum 20 clinical hours per week per client.

·        Monitor engagement, participation, and treatment progress.

·        Support clinical decision-making and level of care transitions.

 

Program Fidelity and ASAM Alignment

·        Ensure adherence to ASAM 3.5 requirements and structured programming.

·        Monitor clinical hours, group delivery, and treatment expectations.

·        Ensure consistency in services and treatment planning.

·        Address deviations and implement corrective actions.

 

Admissions, Referrals, and Program Flow

·        Support admissions and intake scheduling with Intake Coordinator.

·        Ensure timely admissions appropriate for ASAM 3.5.

·        Facilitate step-down transitions to 3.1.

·        Identify barriers to engagement and retention.

 

Staff Supervision and Development

·        Supervise clinical and administrative staff.

·        Manage scheduling, coverage, and staff expectations.

·        Provide coaching and reinforce program standards.

·        Support onboarding and training.

 

Quality, Compliance, and Documentation

·        Ensure documentation meets regulatory and payer requirements.

·        Monitor treatment plans, services, and compliance.

·        Address issues and support corrective actions.

 

Positions Supervised:

·        Primary Counselor(s)

·        Floor Counselor

·        Clinical Associate(s)

·        Program Assistant

 

Essential Skills-Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education & Experience:

·        Bachelor’s degree in psychology, human services, social work or related field preferred.

·        Current CDC I, CDC II or CDCS is required.

·        Minimum 2 years residential SUD treatment experience required.

·        Minimum 2 years supervisory experience required.

·        Knowledge of ASAM 3.5 and structured programming.

·        Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.

·        Ability to support co-occurring services within scope.