Behavioral Health Program Manager

Kaiser Permanente; El Cajon (CA); Hybrid; USD 171,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an experienced mental health program manager in California. The role leads interdisciplinary teams, mentors staff, and ensures compliance with clinical and regulatory standards while guiding care experiences and program development.

Responsibilities include overseeing treatment planning, patient advocacy, and implementation of new psychotherapy programs, with a focus on high-quality care and outcomes across facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in a leadership role (with or without direct reports).
• Minimum three years of experience in treatment planning.
• Minimum one year of facilitation and development experience of clinical groups/programs.
• Licensed or eligible in California per listed licenses.
• NPI required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop multiple teams across mental health services.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines and documentation standards.
• Oversee implementation of new therapy programs and program adjustments.
• Mentor staff on patient advocacy, care plans, and referrals.
• Coordinate care experiences to maintain high-quality patient outcomes.
• Manage and evaluate program productivity and impact across departments.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Team Building

Decision Making

Education

Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related field

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an experienced mental health program manager in California. The role leads interdisciplinary teams, mentors staff, and ensures compliance with clinical and regulatory standards while guiding care experiences and program development.

Responsibilities include overseeing treatment planning, patient advocacy, and implementation of new psychotherapy programs, with a focus on high-quality care and outcomes across facilities.