Behavioral Health Program Manager/Director (DOE)

Brief Description

The anticipated salary range for this position is $101,920 – $140,000 annually, depending on qualifications, experience, and scope of responsibilities assigned. Candidates whose experience and responsibilities align with the Manager level position will generally fall within the range of $101,920 – $130,466 annually. Final title and compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.

About the Role

The Manager of the Intensive Community Support, Behavioral Health Services Team (ICS/BHST) and LIFE Path oversees the delivery of comprehensive mental health services, ensuring high-quality care for clients. This role involves leading treatment teams and maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations and ensure compliance with all personnel legal requirements, including staff oversight, hiring, scheduling meal periods, and approving timesheets.
• Implement leadership development concepts in staff oversight, including time management, purposeful coaching and development, effective communication, and meeting facilitation.
• Promote a healthy working environment that values staff and equips them to succeed while making sustainable decisions in a way that strengthens both our workforce and our impact.
• Develop and maintain a procedural manual for program operations.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with potential adverse events, outcomes, or behaviors stemming from legal, ethical, or operational process breakdowns.
• Develop the annual budget for the program/department and collaborate on budget reports.
• Develop and collaborate on program/department grants and RFPs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies related to audits, charting and paperwork policies and procedures.
• Prevent and control infection.
• Maintain a culture of quality and safety.
• Reduce the risk of injury to clients, staff, and visitors.
• Effectively use de-escalation skills and techniques for crisis prevention.
• Properly administer the C-SSRS to help prevent suicide.
• Provide consumer awareness of program.
• DIRECTOR LEVEL includes contract development and approvals.

Qualifications

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.
• BBS registration, licenses, credentials or like certifications must remain active and valid with their governing entity, if applicable.
• Five years’ experience in child and family counseling field.
• Five years’ supervisory experience required.
• Drug Medi-Cal experience preferred.
• Proficient in Electronic Health Record navigation and Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• A valid California driver’s license is required of staff who have regular driving duties, and the driving record must meet the requirements of their position and be approved by the agency’s insurance company.

Skills

• Knowledge of current issues/trends in the field of counseling psychology, and social work.
• Ability to communicate ideas in oral and written form.
• Ability to instruct in group and individual settings.
• Ability to work effectively with cultural/ethnic diversity.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Coverage - Includes medical, dental, vision coverage, and an employer-paid life insurance policy.
• 2 weeks of vacation, 11 paid holidays, 12 sick days upon accrual.
• Employee Assistance Plan for unlimited access to professional consultants for money management, family counseling, legal advice, and many other areas.
• Optional 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Salary Increases each year.
• Supportive/collaborative work environment.
• Discounts available for gym memberships, cellphone plans, and other perks.