ATLAS Program Director - Children's Mental Health

Lilliput a part of Wayfinder Family Services; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

PSLF eligible

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Wayfinder Family Services seeks a Program Director for its ATLAS program in Sacramento County, overseeing outreach, early intervention, outpatient mental health, and Therapeutic Behavioral Services. The role centers on leadership, contract compliance, and service quality across all components.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in social work or related field, is licensed (LCSW/LMFT) in California, and has at least five years of leadership in behavioral health.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field.
• Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LCSW/LMFT) in good standing with the California Board.
• Minimum five years of progressive behavioral health leadership experience.
• Experience with Medi-Cal specialty mental health services and EPSDT requirements.
• Experience leading program startups/expansions and implementing evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for the ATLAS program under contract with Sacramento County Behavioral Health Services.
• Ensure program performance, clinical quality, and fiscal performance across all ATLAS components.
• Oversee budget development and alignment with finance leadership.
• Lead recruitment, retention, and culturally aligned staffing for priority communities.
• Respond to county monitoring, audits, and corrective action plans in partnership with QA team.
• Maintain program implementation milestones, staff certifications, and service activation.

Skills

Staff leadership

Budget management

Staff supervision

Bilingual English/Spanish

Medi-Cal compliance

Education

Master's degree in social work or related field

LCSW or LMFT license (California)

Job description

Wayfinder Family Services seeks a Program Director for its ATLAS program in Sacramento County, overseeing outreach, early intervention, outpatient mental health, and Therapeutic Behavioral Services. The role centers on leadership, contract compliance, and service quality across all components.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in social work or related field, is licensed (LCSW/LMFT) in California, and has at least five years of leadership in behavioral health.