Behavioral Health Programs Director — ICS/BHST

Sierra Vista Child & Family Services; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 101,920 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

2 weeks vacation + 11 holidays + 12SCK

403(b) retirement with employer match

Clinical supervision for licensure

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Sierra Vista Child & Family Services is seeking a Program Manager for the ICS/BHST/LIFE Path program in California. The role oversees intensive community behavioral health services, leads treatment teams, and ensures regulatory compliance while guiding budgets, program evaluation, and quality improvement.

The position requires licensure in marriage & family therapy, social work, or counseling, plus multiple years of supervisory experience and familiarity with driving requirements in California.

Qualifications

• Licensed mental health professional (LMFT/LCSW/LPCC) with active/valid CA credentials.
• BBS registration and licenses must be current and valid with the applicable board.
• Minimum of five years in child and family counseling; five years of supervisory experience.
• Drug Medi-Cal experience preferred.
• Proficient in Electronic Health Records and Microsoft Office.
• Valid California driver’s license required for driving duties.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations and staff oversight, including hiring and scheduling.
• Lead leadership development, coaching, communication, and meeting facilitation.
• Foster a healthy, collaborative work environment and sustainability.
• Contract review and ensure deliverables are met.
• Execute organizational strategies and initiatives.
• Ensure HIPAA/regulatory compliance in reports and records.
• Develop a program operations manual and manage risk mitigation.
• Develop and manage annual program budget and grants/RFPs.
• Maintain relationships with referral agents and agencies.
• Supervise staff to meet monthly productivity; ensure safety and quality.

Skills

Licensure: LMFT/LCSW/LPCC

BBS registration

Child & family counseling

5+ years supervision

Drug Medi-Cal experience

EHR navigation & MS Office

CA driver’s license

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sierra Vista Child & Family Services is seeking a Program Manager for the ICS/BHST/LIFE Path program in California. The role oversees intensive community behavioral health services, leads treatment teams, and ensures regulatory compliance while guiding budgets, program evaluation, and quality improvement.

The position requires licensure in marriage & family therapy, social work, or counseling, plus multiple years of supervisory experience and familiarity with driving requirements in California.