LCSW Leader: Behavioral Health Ops & Integration

Spencer Britt; San Jose, Fremont (CA, CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Britt in the San Jose Bay Area is seeking a seasoned Behavioral Health Program Lead to manage day-to-day operations and supervise program staff.

The role focuses on integrating behavioral health across medical and other departments, guiding quality improvement, audits, and grant processes while developing procedures for quality care and risk management. Strong leadership and Spanish skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of behavioral health or related experience.
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory or project leadership experience.
• Current LCSW license.
• Bilingual Spanish highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day behavioral health operations.
• Supervise program staff.
• Participate in hiring, training, supervision, and staff evaluations.
• Guide behavioral health integration across departments.
• Identify opportunities for program improvement and innovation.
• Supervise and train behavioral health externs to support recruitment and retention.
• Help develop procedures supporting quality care, productivity, risk management, and employee engagement.
• Provide input on behavioral health grants and program goals.
• Monitor program contracts, budgets, and performance for compliance.
• Oversee program documentation, statistics, and reports for agency and funders.
• Participate in peer review, quality improvement, and program evaluation.
• Coordinate clinic audit preparation and serve as BH point of contact during audits.
• Participate in community needs assessments, program planning, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with community partners and internal departments to represent behavioral health programs.
• Promote staff safety, de-escalation, teamwork, and a patient-centered environment.
• Participate in development and implementation of the BH program budget and business plan.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Spanish language

Education

Master's degree in social work or equivalent

LCSW license

Job description

Spencer Britt in the San Jose Bay Area is seeking a seasoned Behavioral Health Program Lead to manage day-to-day operations and supervise program staff.

The role focuses on integrating behavioral health across medical and other departments, guiding quality improvement, audits, and grant processes while developing procedures for quality care and risk management. Strong leadership and Spanish skills are preferred.