Clinical Program Manager

Wayfinder Family Services; California; On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

11 paid holidays plus five winter days

Medical, dental, vision, life, and LTD

401(k) with employer match up to 4%

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Job summary

Wayfinder Family Services is seeking a Clinical Program Manager for the ATLAS program in California. You will provide clinical leadership, supervise staff, ensure medical necessity and documentation compliance, and oversee care pathways across the integrated ATLAS continuum.

You will collaborate with the Early Intervention and Outreach components to maintain continuity, support audits, and implement corrective actions as needed. A California license and PCIT qualifications are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in clinical psychology, social work, or a related field.
• Current California license in a mental health discipline (LCSW/LMFT/LPCC) in good standing.
• PCIT therapist certification preferred and required at time of hire for the PCIT team.
• Minimum three years of post-graduate clinical experience.
• Completion of the BBS-required 15hr supervisor training or within 60 days of starting supervision.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish or another language prevalent in ATLAS ZIP code communities preferred.
• Experience with EPSDT medical necessity, treatment planning, documentation, and Medi-Cal specialty mental health services preferred.
• Experience with CANS or similar functional assessment tool and team-based care planning.

Responsibilities

• Directs day-to-day clinical operations of the assigned ATLAS team.
• Supervises clinical and rehabilitative staff and ensures licensure and documentation standards.
• Provides supervision meeting BBS standards and certifies associate-level staff documentation.
• Oversees discharge planning, step-downs, and reentry pathways.
• Participates in evidence-based practice integration meetings and coordinates with other teams.
• Supports the Program Director with county monitoring, audits, and corrective actions.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff supervision

Documentation compliance

Program management

Bilingual

Education

Master's degree in clinical psychology or social work

California license (LCSW/LMFT/LPCC)

PCIT therapist certification

BBS supervisor training (15hr) / within 60 days

Minimum 3 years post-graduate clinical experience

Tools

Electronic Health Records (SmartCare)

Job description

At Wayfinder Family Services, we understand the unique challenges facing some of our state’s most vulnerable children, youth and adults. Those with disabilities, those without a home of their own, those who have been abused and many, many more. We answer the call for them. We believe in the amazing potential in, and for, each and every one of them. And, together, we find a way to turn that potential into reality.Position and Role SummaryWayfinder’s ATLAS program connects Sacramento County children, youth, and families to community outreach, early intervention, outpatient mental health, and Therapeutic Behavioral Services that improve access to care, strengthen families, and support long-term stability.The primary focus on the Clinical Program Manager is to provide clinical leadership for an assigned clinical team within ATLAS, Wayfinder's integrated children's specialty mental health services program under contract with Sacramento County Behavioral Health Services, and to hold accountability for clinical quality, medical necessity and documentation compliance, access and timeliness performance, evidence-based practice fidelity where applicable, and service outcomes for the children, youth, and families served by that team.The salary range reasonably expected for this position is $85,000 - $95,000.Primary Responsibilities:Directs the day-to-day clinical operations of the assigned team and ensures its services operate within one integrated ATLAS SMHS continuum, with IP-CANS driven service intensity and the Child and Family Team process applied consistently across pathways.Supervises clinical and rehabilitative staff, maintains clinician caseloads at appropriate active point-in-time levels, and assigns and reassigns cases by clinical fit, staff qualification and certification status, and capacity.Provides individual and group clinical supervision meeting Board of Behavioral Sciences standards, ensures timely review and co-signature of documentation for associate-level, registered, and paraprofessional staff, and ensures all team staff obtain and maintain required licensure, registration, certification, and Sacramento County Behavioral Health Services staff registration.Oversees discharge and step-down based on treatment progress, the most recent IP-CANS, and family readiness, ensures completion of the final IP-CANS, PSC-35, and discharge summary with clear reentry pathways, and ensures re-engagement is accepted without re-referral.Participates in the monthly evidence-based practice integration meeting and coordinates with the other ATLAS clinical teams and the Early Intervention and Outreach and Engagement component so that referrals, step-ups, and step-downs occur without loss of continuity.Supports the Program Director in County monitoring, audits, chart reviews, and corrective action plans, and implements resulting corrective actions within the assigned team.Performs other duties as may become necessary or as directed.Education and Experience:Master's degree in clinical psychology, social work, or a related field from an accredited college or university, required.Current California license in a mental health discipline recognized by the Board of Behavioral Sciences, such as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), in good standing, required.Must meet Board of Behavioral Sciences requirements to supervise associate-level staff, including holding a license for at least two years within the five years preceding supervision and completion of required supervisor training.PCIT therapist certification through PCIT International or UC Davis is preferred for all assignments and required at time of hire for the position assigned to the PCIT team, with certification maintained thereafter. PCIT International within-agency trainer status, or progress toward it, is preferred for the PCIT assignment.A minimum of three years of post-graduate clinical experience.Completion of the BBS-required 15hr supervisor training course, or completion within 60 days of starting to supervise.Bilingual in English and Spanish, or another language prevalent in the ATLAS priority ZIP code communities, preferred.Experience with EPSDT medical necessity, treatment planning, documentation, and utilization requirements in Medi-Cal specialty mental health services preferred.Experience with the CANS or a comparable functional assessment tool and with team-based care planning such as the Child and Family Team process preferred.Experience with electronic health records in a behavioral health setting. SmartCare experience preferred.Valid California Driver’s License with a minimum of three (3) years of good driving history and must be approved by the agency’s insurance carrier to drive agency vehicles.Benefits: Wayfinder is committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is both comprehensive and competitive which includes:Paid Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, 11 paid holidays, plus five winter holidaysMedical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 4%Employee referral program: Encourage your colleagues to join usPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibleFlexible spending account (FSA) plansEligibility and other benefits are outlined in plan documentsWayfinder Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment background and drug screenings.