Clinical Program Manager, Youth Services (Trauma-Informed)

South Coast Community Services; Placentia, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

South Coast Community Services is seeking a Program Manager to lead clinical systems, standards of care, and program operations. This mid-level management role collaborates with the Program Director and Supervisors to organize services and ensure quality across the program.

The role may include supervising pre-licensed clinicians and student interns, and requires a strong background in mental health services, caregiving, and case management. Strong bilingual Spanish skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or psychology doctorate.
• At least one year of management or supervisory experience over clinicians, childcare, human services (preferably case management).
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, efficient, and effective implementation of direct care practices that are in accordance with agency policies, clinical systems, and contracts.
• Monitor clinical documentation and develop strategies to ensure productivity and timeliness standards are met.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with State/County agency representatives and community partners. Facilitate and/or participate in all required meetings.
• Utilize data and quality assurance measures to improve clinical procedures, identify needs, and highlight successes.
• Ensure all clinical staff are up-to-date and compliant with required trainings and certifications.
• Prepare staff evaluations and complete disciplinary measures, as needed.
• Provide direct supervision and leadership development for program staff. Supervise pre-licensed and student interns.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy, or Doctorate in Psychology

Job description

South Coast Community Services is seeking a Program Manager to lead clinical systems, standards of care, and program operations. This mid-level management role collaborates with the Program Director and Supervisors to organize services and ensure quality across the program.

The role may include supervising pre-licensed clinicians and student interns, and requires a strong background in mental health services, caregiving, and case management. Strong bilingual Spanish skills are preferred.