IOP/PHP Program Manager - Youth Mental Health

Casa de Amparo; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid life insurance

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Generous PTO

On-site gym

Job summary

Casa de Amparo seeks a Program Manager to lead the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) for young adults aged 18–26. The role includes treatment planning, staffing oversight, and ensuring regulatory compliance to provide stable, culturally responsive care.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree and California licensure with 3+ years of clinical experience, plus familiarity with Medi-Cal, EHRs, and behavioral health contracts.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must be a California licensed mental health professional with at least 3 years of direct clinical experience post Master’s.
• Two years post licensure to provide clinical supervision preferred.
• Experience with Medi-Cal, specialty mental health services, county contracts, utilization management, billing, and EHRs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise program staff and coordinate with County, external providers, and Casa de Amparo departments.
• Oversee development and implementation of assessments, treatment plans, and discharge plans.
• Ensure services meet contract, Medi‑Cal, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee IOP/PHP services including therapy, case management, and crisis intervention.
• Coordinate staff schedules, training, and program coverage; monitor billing readiness.

Skills

Program management

Healthcare leadership

Clinical supervision

Medi-Cal

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Master’s degree

California licensed MH professional

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Casa de Amparo seeks a Program Manager to lead the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) for young adults aged 18–26. The role includes treatment planning, staffing oversight, and ensuring regulatory compliance to provide stable, culturally responsive care.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree and California licensure with 3+ years of clinical experience, plus familiarity with Medi-Cal, EHRs, and behavioral health contracts.