Behavioral Health Program Director

Kaiser Permanente; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Rancho Cordova, CA is seeking a psychologist leader responsible for overseeing doctoral candidates, shaping testing practices, and ensuring compliant clinical documentation and workflows.

The role emphasizes developing teams, managing programs, and ensuring high-quality patient care and timely time-off review, with heavy emphasis on regulatory adherence and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Psychology, Counseling, or Educational Psychology and 2+ years of behavioral health experience.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.
• Psychologist License (California) required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Create and advocate for development opportunities; coach and evaluate talent across teams.
• Translate plans into actionable items; ensure policy compliance and resource alignment.
• Oversee client care and advocacy; respond to feedback and care issues.
• Ensure compliant services per guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Establish high-quality counseling services and crisis response standards.
• Guide evaluations and diagnoses with evidence-based treatment plans.
• Drive program development and evaluate therapy programs for outcomes.

Skills

Ambiguity Management

Attention to Detail

Communication

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Team Building

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Organizational Savvy

Learning Agility

Collaboration

Integrity

Education

Doctorate in Psychology

CA Psychologist License

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Rancho Cordova, CA is seeking a psychologist leader responsible for overseeing doctoral candidates, shaping testing practices, and ensuring compliant clinical documentation and workflows.

The role emphasizes developing teams, managing programs, and ensuring high-quality patient care and timely time-off review, with heavy emphasis on regulatory adherence and collaboration.