Program Director Jobs in California

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
  • 11 days ago
  • Hayward, CA
  • 11 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
  • 14 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 14 hours ago

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

Director Behavioral Health Curriculum

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 14 hours ago

One California Responsibilities Position Summary: The Behavioral Health Curriculum Director (BH Director) will advise and assist the Residency Program Director in behavioral health and wellness as they...

Director, Behavioral Health Utilization Management

  • Long Beach, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 20 hours ago

Director, Behavioral Health Clinical Operations, the role of the Director, Behavioral Health Utilization Management is critical to the success of Blue Shield of California and the Utilization Management...

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

Director, Behavioral Health

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 1 day ago

Behavior Health experience strongly preferred....

Clinical Manager (353)

  • Tulare, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Tulare, CA
  • 2 days ago

Provides direct mental health service to consumers....

Psychology Program Manager - Vet Center Director

  • Commerce, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Commerce, CA
  • 3 days ago

The VCD supervises both professional and nonprofessional staff including a multi-disciplinary team of mental health professionals of various performance levels who work in multiple locations (Vet Centers...

Nursing Director - Behavioral Health

  • Chula Vista, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Chula Vista, CA
  • 5 days ago

Overview Paradise Valley Hospital is the South Bays oldest hospital, the second oldest hospital in all of San Diego County, and the largest employer in National City. For more than 100 years,...

Psychology Program Manager - Vet Center Director

  • Commerce, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Commerce, CA
  • 6 days ago

Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern; ~ OR~ (3) VHA facilities that offered full-time, one-year pre-doctoral internships...

Remote Mental Health Clinical Supervisor

  • Orange, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Orange, CA
  • 6 days ago

Mental Health Clinical Supervisor ERA ED, a division of The Stepping Stones Group, is hiring immediately for a Mental Health Clinical Supervisor (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical...

Remote Work

Director of Mental Health, Central Valley Job Summary The Director of Mental Health Services will lead Aspire Central Valley's strategic vision for a comprehensive mental health and wellness framework...

BBS Registered Clinical Manager/Supervisor

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 8 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...

Clinical Manager

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 9 days ago

Deliver therapeutic services to clients and family/caregivers, including but not limited to, individual therapy, group therapy and family therapy....

Director, Behavioral Health Operations and Oversight

  • El Dorado Hills, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • El Dorado Hills, CA
  • 13 days ago

Your Role The Senior Director, Behavioral Health Operations Oversight ensures behavioral health program integrity and compliance with state and federal regulatory standards and accreditation standards...

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Salary for Program Director Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMentalHealth research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Program Directors in California offer the following education background
Master's Degree
54.3%
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 California
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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