Senior Program Director - SAY Therapy Services

SAY San Diego; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Program Director at SAY Therapy Services in San Diego County leads a clinical team and provides direct mental health services. The role oversees administrative management of SAY’s mental health programs with a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities include supervising licensed staff and interns, conducting chart reviews, managing budgets and contracts, coordinating intake and referrals, and reporting outcomes for funders.

Qualifications

• LCSW or LMFT licensure in California.
• Licensed in good standing with California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Experience supervising staff and interns.
• Strong organizational, communication and budget management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise clinical staff and interns; conduct performance evaluations.
• Conduct chart reviews for timely documentation and data reporting.
• Maintain program budgets and fiscal reports from funding sources.
• Manage staffing, onboarding and training for the program.
• Oversee intakes, referrals, and caseload maintenance for clinical staff.
• Prepare monthly contract reports, conduct billing, and coordinate audits.

Job description

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Senior Program Director - SAY Therapy Services

Full Time Senior Management 1 Attachments

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1547

Salary Range: $86,302.00 To $90,617.00 Annually

POSITION PROFILE:

Do you have a passion for access to mental health services for all? The Senior Program Director both leads a dynamic team of clinicians as well as provides direct mental health services to keep your skills sharp. The Senior Program Director provides overall administrative management of the SAY’s mental health services in San Diego County. The position is eligible for hybrid work schedule.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervise clinical staff for administrative as well as clinical supervision for licensed eligible staff and interns. Conducts performance management to include ongoing supervision and performance evaluations.
• Conduct regular and ongoing chart reviews to ensure accurate and timely completion of client documentation and data for outcome reports and other relevant purposes.
• Maintain budget and other fiscal reports required by funding sources.
• Manage and maintain staffing for the program, including hiring, onboarding and ensures all staff receive the training required to fulfill their role.
• Facilitate crisis intervention and management.
• Manage a part time caseload.
• Oversees intakes, allocates case referrals and monitors caseload maintenance for clinical staff.
• Successfully manage contracts, including preparation of monthly reports, statistical compilation, billing, liaison with contract monitors, prepare for service audits, and contract negotiations.
• Work to aggregate statistical data and prepare reports for SAY and funding partners.
• Develop, maintain, and coordinate ongoing outreach and linkage activities between referring partners.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships and serve as a liaison with funding partners, SAY staff and the community.
• Promote program’s services, increase/expand client population, establish relationships, and educate potential referrals sources.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Vice President of Youth, Adult and Family Wellness.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience and Certifications):

• LCSW, MFT in the State of California. Licensed 2+ years preferred
• License in good standing with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Completed or will complete upon hire supervision courses for the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Demonstrated experience working with a broad range of diverse ethnicities, backgrounds, cultures, and socioeconomic populations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Management of multiple contracts and or a large program of high complexity, risk and visibility.
• Possess excellent supervisory skills, experienced in staff development.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Communication skills: ability to prepare written and oral reports and communicate in a wide variety of public forums.
• Solid proficiency of Microsoft Office – Microsoft 365.
• Access to reliable transportation and willingness to use for work-related purposes

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Senior Program Director (SAY Therapy Services) 10-2-26.pdf