Program Manager - Behavioral Health

Aspiranet; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth potential

14 paid holidays

10 vacation days + 10 sick days

100% employer-paid medical and dental

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Life insurance

Wellness benefits

Commute reimbursement

Job summary

Aspiranet in Merced, CA is seeking a Program Manager (PM I) to lead Behavioral Health programs. The role includes hiring, training, supervising staff, and managing program budgets and compliance with funders and agency standards.

Reporting to the Program Director, you will oversee operations, monitor outcomes, and build partnerships with clients and community partners while ensuring quality service delivery in a full-time, on-site capacity.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as an AMFT, APCC or ACSW required.
• Master’s degree in social work related field.
• A minimum of two years experience working in a related field (community based, social services, behavioral health, school based or residential setting).
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily program operations, ensuring quality service delivery and regulatory compliance.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop program staff and volunteers.
• Monitor program budgets, outcomes, and performance measures.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, community partners, and funding agencies.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies, Joint Commission standards, and funder requirements while supporting continuous program improvement.

Education

Master’s degree in social work related field

Job description

Program Manager

Location: Merced, CA | On-Site

Schedule: Full-Time | Exempt

Department: Behavioral Health

Reports to: Program Director

Salary Range: $83,600 – $88,000 annually

The base salary range for this position is $83,600 – $88,000 per year for employees hired in the Central Valley, CA. The pay range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate of candidates hired within the Central Valley region. Candidates hired in Southern California or Bay Area locations may have higher starting salaries due to cost of living and market data differences. Factors that may be used to determine your actual starting salary may include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, the market data for your work location, and internal comparison to other employees who hold a similar role.

Why Aspiranet? Founded in 1975, Aspiranet is a mission-driven social services agency with locations across California. Our six divisions Foster Care & Adoption, Transitional Aged Youth, Residential, Intensive Home-Based Services, Behavioral Health, and Family & Community provide holistic supports for children, families, and communities. Every role contributes to something greater: building brighter futures where opportunity, hope, and healing are within everyone’s reach.

Position Summary

The Program Manager (PM I) is responsible for hiring, training, supervising and evaluating staff, inclusive of performance management. The PM I has oversight of the program(s) budget and reports and interfaces with funder partners. The PM I is responsible for program(s) oversight, including quality assurance and program compliance, including required documentation to federal, state, and funder, and Agency standards. The PM I is also responsible for budgetary and strategic planning related to the program(s) they oversee. PM I is responsible for upholding and supervising to the Agency’s operational, financial, personnel and practice rules, policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily program operations, ensuring quality service delivery and regulatory compliance.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop program staff and volunteers.
• Monitor program budgets, outcomes, and performance measures.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, community partners, and funding agencies.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies, Joint Commission standards, and funder requirements while supporting continuous program improvement.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as an AMFT, APCC or ACSW required
• Master’s degree in social work related field
• A minimum of two years experience working in a related field / setting (community based, social services, behavioral health, school based or residential setting).
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• Meets all state required conditions of employment as set forth by funder and Community Care Licensing for a Licensed Community Care facility; i.e. Fingerprint and Child Abuse Index clearance, TB/Health Physical. Valid CDL and clean driving record.
• Meets all compliance requirements of federal, state, and country regulations by periodic sanction checks.

Why Aspiranet?

• Growth potential.
• 14 paid holidays (including birthday and diversity holidays).
• 10 vacation days + 10 sick days annually.
• 100% employer-paid medical and dental plans.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Wellness, commuter, and mileage reimbursement benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (24/7 support + counseling).
• Professional development, training, and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive, inclusive, and mission-aligned culture.
• Operate at a leadership level where you impact multiple cottages and teams.
• Be a key player in building consistency, structure, and excellence across programs.

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

This position typically operates in a standard office environment. The noise level is generally quiet and remains within OSHA’s established safety levels at all times.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aspiranet is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity. We believe a diverse workforce within a culture of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) increases creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and teamwork for the youth and families that we serve and the organization as a whole. Aspiranet strives to provide our employees with a workplace that is welcoming, inclusive of differing world views, cultures, and lived experiences.