Program Director Jobs in Oakland, CA

A Program Director in the mental health industry is a key individual responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and managing various mental health programs. They take part in program development, implementation, and evaluation, ensuring programs are effectively meeting the needs of clients. This role also involves budgeting, staff supervision, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Program Director often works closely with other mental health professionals, community partners, and stakeholders to improve mental health services and outcomes for clients.

Important skills for this role include excellent leadership and communication abilities, strategic planning, budget management, and a strong understanding of mental health policies and procedures. They should also be compassionate, patient, and able to work well under pressure. Depending on the organization and the level of the role, a Program Director in the mental health industry may be required to have a Master's degree or higher in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field, with relevant certifications such as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Prior roles that an individual might hold before becoming a Program Director could include Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Supervisor, or Case Manager.

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Clinical Manager Behavioral Health

  • Hayward, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 12 days ago

The environment is enriched by interdisciplinary collaboration and a focus on comprehensive mental health services....

BBS Registered Clinical Manager - Women's Hope

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Functions as liaison between the Mental Health component and Substance Use component of treatment and collaborates with program director....

Licensed Clinical Program Supervisor - CARE Court FSP (LCSW/LMFT)

  • Oakland, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 2 days ago

Do you like solving problems and removing barriers for our acute mental health and homeless population?...

Director, Behavioral Health

  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Behavior Health experience strongly preferred....

Specialty Mental Health Clinical Manager

  • Oakland, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 30+ days ago

We offer medical, dental, and mental health services for all ages....

Director of Mental Health (LCSW/LMFT Required)

  • Oakland, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Experience managing revenue and expense for multiple multi-million dollar government funded behavioral health and housing contracts, totalling in excess of $10+Million required....

Executive Director - mental health

  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

As Executive Director, you will provide executive leadership for the program and ensure all patients receive high quality behavioral health services....

Licensed Clinical Program Supervisor - CARE Court FSP

  • Oakland, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 90+ days ago

Do you like solving problems and removing barriers for our acute mental health and homeless population?...

Mental Health Program Manager

  • Oakland, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 90+ days ago

health program....

Clinical Manager

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Residential programs run 24/7 and Individual and group therapy, family therapy, individualized case management, treatment planning, drug and alcohol counseling, Medication support services, and crisis...

Director of Behavioral Health- Child / Adolescent - LMFT, LCSW, PsyD

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

programs to children, youth, families, foster care, education, behavioral health, mental health, crisis intervention, crisis stabilization, after school programs and much more....

Behavioral Health Program Director

  • El Cerrito, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • El Cerrito, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Behavioral Health Program Director On-siteBehavioral Health East Bay El Cerrito, California, United States OVERVIEW Description As the Program Director, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and...

Director of Rehabilitation Services - Crisis Mental Health 155

  • Oakland, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 60+ days ago

Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems....

Clinical Manager

  • San Leandro, CA (5 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Leandro, CA (5 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

The Greater HOPE team consists of a Program Manager and Clinical Supervisor who function as team leads, a Psychiatrist, Mental Health Clinicians, Housing Navigators, Peer Specialists, Harm Reduction...

Director - Rehabilitation Services - Mental Health 115

  • Oakland, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 90+ days ago

Gladman is licensed as a 40-bed Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC) providing sub-acute psychiatric treatment to adults 18 and older....

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Salary for Program Director Jobs in Oakland, CA

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Highest Education Level

Program Directors in Oakland, CA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
54.2%
Doctorate Degree
20.5%
Bachelor's Degree
18.7%
Associate's Degree
2.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.8%
High School or GED
1.7%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Program Directors in Oakland, CA
2-4 years
34.6%
4-6 years
34.6%
1-2 years
23.1%
6-8 years
3.8%
Less than 1 year
3.8%



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