Behavioral Health Programs Lead & Mentor

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

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente seeks a senior leader in Behavioral Health to guide assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning across multidisciplinary teams. The role mentors staff, fosters quality care, and drives program development, including crisis management and patient advocacy initiatives.

The position requires a Master’s-level clinical credential and California licensing eligibility, with proven leadership in healthcare settings and a focus on high-quality patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related field.
• Licensed clinical license (CA) or eligible.
• Minimum 3 years leadership in behavioral health.
• Experience developing care standards and programs.

Responsibilities

• Leads and develops talent across teams while driving performance improvements.
• Guides care experience standards and patient advocacy initiatives.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and effective documentation practices.
• Oversees program implementation and measures outcomes across services.
• Mentors staff on communicating results and treatment planning with empathy.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem Solving

Regulatory Knowledge

Cross-functional Collaboration

Clinical supervision

Education

Master's degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Kaiser Permanente seeks a senior leader in Behavioral Health to guide assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning across multidisciplinary teams. The role mentors staff, fosters quality care, and drives program development, including crisis management and patient advocacy initiatives.

The position requires a Master’s-level clinical credential and California licensing eligibility, with proven leadership in healthcare settings and a focus on high-quality patient experiences.