Licensed Clinical Program Supervisor, Circa 60 Elder SMI (LCSW/LMFT Required)

Bay Area Community Services (BACS); Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

Vision reimbursement

PTO & holidays

403b retirement plan

Career growth

Job summary

Bay Area Community Services (BACS) in Oakland is seeking a Clinical Program Supervisor to lead a multidisciplinary ACT team in Alameda County. The role oversees case managers, SUD counselors, housing locators, and clinicians in a 100% on-site position.

The supervisor must hold a valid LCSW/LMFT/PsyD license and bring post-licensure experience. Strong leadership, CQI focus, and knowledge of CalAIM/Medi-Cal are essential.

Qualifications

• This role requires a licensed behavioral health clinician (LCSW, LMFT, or PsyD) with post-licensure experience.
• Experience leading diverse, multidisciplinary teams toward common goals is required.
• Knowledge of CalAIM and Medi-Cal billing criteria and documentation is preferred.
• Must have a valid California driver’s license, a personal vehicle, and proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise clinicians and support staff in a community-based program serving homeless adults 60+.
• Meet clients where they are to deliver consumer-centered, needs-driven services.
• Oversee referrals, intakes, discharges, and ensure accessible, welcoming services.
• Provide hiring, training, and performance evaluations for staff.
• Lead CQI efforts and implement quality improvement systems.
• Ensure compliance with funders, documentation, grant management, and reporting.
• Communicate effectively using strength-based language across management activities.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

LCSW/LMFT/PsyD credential

Team leadership

CalAIM knowledge

Medi-Cal billing knowledge

Driver's license

Job description

The Clinical Program Supervisor in collaboration with a non-clinical supervisor is responsible for leading a multidisciplinary ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) team of case managers, SUD counselors, housing locators and Clinicians. The Circa 60 program provides full service outreach services in Alameda County combining community based housing/financial support, intensive mental health, case management, substance use, primary care, and psychiatric support to older adults (60+) who are chronically homeless and have severe mental health issues with average service duration of three years. This role requires someone who has experience holding staff accountable to high standrds of service delivery.

Requirements

This is a 100% on site position. A car, driver’s license and insurance is required. The Program Supervisor must be registered with the Board of Behavioral Services (BBS) as an LCSW or LMFT.

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Supervises a team of clinicians and disrect service staff in a community-based program that provides long-term case management to homeless adults over 60 years old, and previously incarcerated, forensic population.
• Meet clients where they are to implement consumer-centered services that are needs-driven, strengths-based, and culturally relevant.
• Manage the flow of referrals, intakes, and discharges of participants and ensures accessibility and welcoming of all people.
• Be an available and engaged manager, supervise staff including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Constantly challenge the status quo and look for opportunities for continuous quality improvement and implement systems for CQI.
• Assure that services are provided in compliance with all funders, including documentation, grant management, presentations, and reports.
• Communicate effectively and conscientiously utilizing strength-based language and philosophy throughout all aspects of program management and supervision.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Program Supervisor: LCSW/LMFT/PsyD
• Two years’ experience post-licensure in a behavioral science field.
• Ability to lead diverse and multi-disciplinary teams toward a common goal required.
• Knowledge of CalAIM, Medi-Cal billing criteria and documentation requirements.
• Valid California driver’s license, personal vehicle, and proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage. DMV printout required.

Compensation And Benefits

• The annual salary starts at $135,000 for BBS licensed LCSW/LMFT and Supervisors 2 years post licensure able to provide clinical supervision the pay rate starts at $145,000.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and life insurance coverage options for employees, plus a vision reimbursement program. Children’s healthcare coverage is available for as little as $25/month. Average employer-paid benefit value: approximately $913/month per enrolled individual. BACS contributions apply to company-sponsored plans only.
• 31 days off (PTO/Holiday), increasing with tenure.
• 403b with BACS matching contribution after one year of service, BACS matching contribution.
• Free iPhone with unlimited data for personal/professional use + laptop for easy mobility*.
• Significant internal growth opportunities.

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