Aspiranet is a one-of-a-kind social service agency dedicated to building a world where all children and youth are loved and cared for, and all families have the resources to thrive. Founded in 1975, our core mission is to help California kids and families. Aspiranet’s services include foster care and adoption family support, residential care, support for youth making the transition from foster care to adulthood, mental and behavioral health services, intensive home-based care, and community-based family resources. We provide services throughout California.
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Core Program Director I - 14328
Turlock, CA, USA
Program Director I – Behavioral Health (CALAIM, ECM, CS, and CHW Services)
📍 Location: On-Site –Turlock, CA
📅 Schedule: Full-Time | Exempt
💼 Department: Behavioral Health
📈 Reports to: Division Director
💰 Pay Range: $80,000 – 90,0000
🎉 Hiring and Retention Bonus: $750/ $750
✨ Make a Meaningful Impact
Aspiranet is seeking a mission-driven Program Director to lead our Behavioral Health division with a special focus on implementing and overseeing CALAIM services, including Enhanced Care Management (ECM), Community Supports (CS), and Community Health Workers (CHWs). This role is pivotal in coordinating care for Medi-Cal members with complex needs, ensuring services are person-centered, culturally responsive, and integrated across health systems. You’ll guide a team of Lead Care Managers, build out program infrastructure, and serve as a key liaison with Managed Care Plans and our third-party administrator. If you’re passionate about transforming care delivery and improving lives, we welcome you to join our team.
❤️ About Aspiranet
Founded in 1975, Aspiranet is a California-based nonprofit serving children, youth, and families through six core divisions. Our holistic approach supports healing, growth, and opportunity across communities statewide.
📝️ Position Summary
The Program Director maintains operational, fiscal, and programmatic oversight of one or more core programs, including CALAIM services. This includes leading strategic planning, supervising Lead Care Managers, and ensuring contract compliance and quality standards. The Program Director will also support outreach coordination, internal navigation across divisions, and development of supervisory infrastructure for CALAIM services.
🔍 Key Responsibilities
• Administrative Support
• Develop strategic plans and budgets for core and CALAIM programs
• Oversee financial reporting and ensure operations stay within budget
• Complete administrative documentation in a timely manner
🔍 Program Operations & Coordination
• Lead implementation of ECM, CS, and CHW services
• Build infrastructure to support Lead Care Managers and future supervisors
• Serve as liaison with MCPs and Full Circle Health Network
• Coordinate outreach and cross-division collaboration
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission and agency standards
🔍 Compliance & Documentation
• Monitor contract deliverables and oversee quality assurance efforts
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards
• Track program outcomes and support continuous improvement
🔍 Team Collaboration
• Recruit, train, and supervise direct reports
• Provide crisis support and participate in community advocacy
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture
✅ Qualifications
Education and Work Experience
• Master’s Degree in a discipline approved by Community Care Licensing
• 2+ years of management experience
• Experience in social work, casework, or behavioral health services
• Registration with BBS (ACSW, AMFT, or APCC) preferred
Licenses and Certifications
• Meets all state-required conditions of employment
• Compliant with federal, state, and county regulations
💻 Work Environment & Schedule
• On-site role in Turlock,CA
• Occasional flexibility required for state-wide travel to meet program and client needs
• Hybrid- 2 days in office
❤️ Why Aspiranet?
• Growth potential
• 14 paid holidays + birthday and diversity days
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• 100% employer-paid medical and dental
• 403(b) retirement plan with match
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Wellness, commuter, and mileage benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Inclusive, mission-aligned culture
🏋️ Physical Demands
Standard office environment with reasonable accommodations available per ADA.
⚖️ Equal Employment Opportunity
Aspiranet is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work and workplace.
📝️ How to Apply
Join us in building brighter futures.
👉 Apply today: www.aspiranet.org/careers
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