Clinical Program Manager - Low Income Youth (Lmft, Lcsw, Or Lpcc)

Pave Talent is hiring a Program Manager for our client, a non-profit organization known for its supportive team culture and exceptional environment for professional growth. This position will manage a program out of Vista dedicated to empowering low-income youth, individuals, and families by providing accessible community-based services focusing on problem-solving and skill-building.

As a Clinical Program Manager, you will oversee a team of 20+ individuals split between 11 Clinicians/Therapists (BBS Registered Associates), 2 Peer Supports, 2 Case Managers, Clinical Supervisors, an Assistant Program Manager, and three administrative staff members. You will be pivotal in managing a Behavioral Health Service designed explicitly for North County youth up to their 21st birthday. This service is available to those with Medi-Cal or uninsured or under-insured. Your responsibilities will not only encompass the day-to-day operations of the program but also extend to providing clinical and administrative oversight. This ensures that the services and processes align with the needs of the clients, legal and ethical standards, and contract expectations.

What's in it for You? | Program Manager

• Flexible hours, ability to design your schedule
• Training and education assistance for continued learning
• Matched 403b retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 6 Weeks of paid time off a year (14 Paid holidays + 10 Vacation Days + 6 Sick Days)
• Free onsite training and career development
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, and acupuncture coverage
• The opportunity to work remotely two days a week.

Your Role as a Program Manager

• Assist with the recruitment, hiring, training, and scheduling of program staff.
• Supervise associate and licensed clinicians from both a clinical and administrative perspective.
• Develop and update procedures to ensure the smooth operation of the program.
• Guarantee quality assurance through direct monitoring of clinicians, client satisfaction surveys, and chart reviews.
• Conduct outreach and engagement activities in school and community settings.

What You Bring | Program Manager

• Experience working with justice-involved youth and substance abuse is a plus.
• Prior experience managing and mentoring individuals is highly preferred
• Prior experience working with county services is preferred
• A strong background in direct services.
• Post-licensure experience
• A license from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC).
• An MA degree in social work, counseling, or psychology.
• Management skills, with experience being a plus.

More About The Program

The program you will manage serves low-income youth in North San Diego County experiencing severe mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, post-trauma, suicidal ideation, and other significant mental health conditions. The program provides comprehensive and preventive mental health care services. Treatment starts with identifying the mental health concerns that are most important to the youth and their families. Our clinicians work with youth and their families to plan a course of treatment that can include: individual, group, and family therapy, mental health rehabilitation services, psychiatric evaluations, and case management to address underlying issues that impact the youth’s mental health. The program aims to provide excellent clinical treatment and programs that meet the behavioral, social, and emotional needs of children and adolescents, strengthen families by helping them partner with schools and community resources, provide complete wraparound service, complement and create a unique treatment plan for each individual and family, provide services in a manner that recognizes cultural, social, and economic barriers and needs, and be accountable for the outcomes of services provided.