Mental Health Lead

Must be CA Licensed of license eligible (registered with Board of Behavioral Sciences or Board of Psychology)

📍 Location: Los Banos, California
📅 Schedule: Full-Time | Exempt 
💼 Department: Behavioral Health
💰 Pay Range: $84,480-$92,928

The salary range for this position is $84,480- $92,928 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. 

✨ Make a Meaningful Impact

Aspiranet, one of California’s leading nonprofit organizations supporting children, youth, and families, is seeking a compassionate Youth & Family Program Manager to work as part of Behavioral Health Division in Los Banos.

If you’re passionate about supporting the emotional well-being of young people and thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, we invite you to join our team and make a lasting impact.

❤️ About Aspiranet

Founded in 1975, Aspiranet is a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping families thrive. We provide a continuum of care across California through six service divisions: Foster and Adoption, Transitional Aged Youth, Residential, Intensive Home-Based Services, Behavioral Health, and Family and Community. Every role at Aspiranet contributes to something greater: building a future where every child is loved, every family supported, and every individual equipped to succeed.

📝️ Position Summary

The Youth & Family Program Manager is responsible for hiring, training, supervising and evaluating staff, inclusive of performance management. The Youth & Family Program Manager is responsible for supervising other Program Manager I(s) and for the day to day oversight of a satellite office. The Youth & Family Program Manager has oversight of the program(s) budget, strategic planning, program reports, and interfaces with funder partners. The Youth & Family Program Manager is responsible for program(s) oversight, including quality assurance, program compliance, and documentation in adherence to required federal, state, funder, and Agency standards. Youth & Family Program Manager is responsible for upholding and supervising to the Agency’s operational, financial, personnel and practice rules, policies and procedures. 

🔍 Key Responsibilities

Under The Direction Of The CPD

• Oversees the day to day running of program, administrative and operational matters run out of the satellite office. 
• Supervise other Core Program Manger(s) (CPM). 
• Provide direction and support to administrative staff sited at the satellite office. 
• Develop initial draft of core program budget and strategic plan. 
• Manage core program to operational, contractual, and budgetary and practice standards. 
• Manage Core Program to The Joint Commission and agency safety, practice and policy standards. 
• Manage the implementation of the agency’s Best Practice and Quality Assurance efforts including compliance to data tracking systems and program specific outcome measurements. 
• Operate program within budgetary limits by completing required financial reporting in a timely and comprehensive manner. 

Administrative 

• Prepare and submit reports to funders/partners as per program and Agency requirements. 
• Be prepared for and attend regular supervision with CPD, 
• Serve as liaison with clients, partners, staff, funders and communities entities (or other constituencies), for the program s/he manages. 
• Under the direction of the CPD, recruit, hire, orient, supervise, and evaluate program staff. 
• In programs with a volunteer focus, the CPDII will assist in the recruitment, onboarding, training, matching, supervision and administrative functions of volunteers in alignment with program and funder expectations. 
• In consultation with the CPD, complete performance management actions, inclusive of termination, as necessary. 
• Provide on-going coordination and oversight of all program services, requirements, and duties, as preformed by supervisees. 
• Conduct and document regular individual supervision with supervisees, as per program requirements. 
• Monitor the quality and timely submission of required case/service documentation. 
• Provide support and intervention to supervisees when needed. 
• If required by program design, provide back-up on-call support to designated on-call program staff. 
• If required by program design or in the absence of assigned direct care worker, provide direct service as per program guidelines. 
• Participate in and conduct program related trainings. 
• Educate staff on Agency, regulatory and funder requirements and monitor compliance by staff and partners. 
• Complete administrative functions (time sheet, mileage, time off requests, credit card submissions, other expense reimbursements, and weekly schedule, etc.) on time and in accordance with agency policy. Oversee the timely and accurate administrative functions for those supervising. 

Documentation & Communication

• Accurately report incidents, grievances, complaints, issues and concerns and the related documentation to the CPD in a timely manner. 
• Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences.
• Represent self and Agency in a professional manner and abide by the Agency’s Professional Code of Ethics.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with staff, clients, community partner and other constituencies.
• Preform additional duties as assigned by and in support of the CPD.
• Participate in group supervision, staff meetings and special events, as required.
• Maintain client and case confidentiality per Agency, funder, state and federal requirements.
• Prepare and conduct timely, accurate evaluations of employees under his/her supervision. 

✅ Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in a related field and a minimum of one year prior management experience 
• A minimum of two years experience working in a related field / setting (community based, social services, behavioral health, school based or residential setting). 
• Must be registered with the board of behavioral sciences as a AMFT or ACSW or APCC

• Meets all state-required employment conditions, including:
  • DOJ fingerprint and Child Abuse Index clearance
  • TB/Health physical
  • Valid CA Driver’s License, acceptable driving record, and proof of insurance

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension).
• Ability to work independently while seeking guidance when necessary.
• Strong writing and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and standard office software.
• Excellent time management, multitasking, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries with clients and staff.

💻 Work Environment & Schedule

• In office position, based in Los Banos
• Will need to attend trainings or meetings in the Merced office, occasionally 
• Schedule is Monday-Friday Day Shift

❤️ Why Aspiranet?

• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Access to the free Aspiranet Employee Perks Program. Enjoy exclusive discounts on entertainment, travel, wellness, pet care, gym memberships, theme parks, and more
• Flexible paid time off including 11 paid holidays, 10 vacation days, 10 sick leave days, two diversity days, and paid birthday time off.
• Access to our employee assistance program including 24/7 crisis line; up to 6 counseling sessions per issue.
• Training opportunities are available to support your ongoing development and career aspirations.
• Collaborate in a supportive, inclusive, and mission-aligned culture.
• Opportunity to lead meaningful initiatives that support employee wellbeing.

🏋️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.

📝  How to Apply

Join us in building brighter futures.

Apply today through our career portal:

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