Program Manager Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

A Program Manager in the mental health industry is primarily responsible for the overall management and implementation of various mental health programs and services. They are in charge of developing and implementing strategies to enhance the efficiency and quality of these services. This role involves tasks such as coordinating staff, managing budgets, evaluating program effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with legal and organizational standards. They may also be involved in community outreach and advocacy efforts, raising awareness about mental health issues and promoting available services.

Essential skills for this role include strong leadership abilities, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills, and a deep understanding of mental health issues and treatments. They need to be detail-oriented strategists with a capacity for critical thinking and problem-solving. A master's degree in a related field such as psychology, social work, or counseling is typically required. Professional certification like Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) or Certified Case Manager (CCM) can also be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Program Manager, individuals might have roles such as a Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, or Psychiatric Nurse.

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Director, Behavioral Health Services (Restricted Funding)

  • Walnut, CA (22 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Walnut, CA (22 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Maintains and directs the maintenance of all medical and mental health records and official department files....

Director, Behavioral Health Utilization Management

  • Long Beach, CA (10 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (10 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 2 days 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...

Psychology Program Manager - Vet Center Director

  • Commerce, CA (5 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Commerce, CA (5 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 4 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...

Psychology Program Manager - Vet Center Director

  • Commerce, CA (5 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Commerce, CA (5 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Grade Determination : GS-14 Psychology Program Manager : Experience. At least three years of experience as a professional psychologist, with at least one year equivalent to the GS-13 grade level....

Remote Mental Health Clinical Supervisor

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 7 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...

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BBS Registered Clinical Manager/Supervisor

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 9 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...

Behavioral Health Director

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 15 days ago

The Behavioral Health Director is responsible for providing direct patient care through psychotherapy, assessments, psychological testing, and evaluation of statutory questions, substance abuse interventions...

Clinical Manager - Couples Coping Together Against Cancer Program

  • Duarte, CA (19 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Duarte, CA (19 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 28 days ago

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope's...

Mental Health Clinical Supervisor

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 60+ 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...

Mental Health Program Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Amanecer Community Counseling and CPLC in Los Angeles, CA is hiring a Program Manager to lead our Outpatient Care Service and Full-Service Partnership teams....

Clinical Manager (LMFT, LPCC, LCSW)

  • Anaheim, CA (18 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (18 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

-May provide direct client care as assigned, which may include individual, family, group therapy, crisis management and discharge planning....

Clinical Manager Part-Time (LMFT, LPCC, LCSW)

  • Anaheim, CA (18 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (18 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

-May provide direct client care as assigned, which may include individual, family, group therapy, crisis management and discharge planning....

Administrative Director Behavioral Health Services

  • Sun Valley, CA (18 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Sun Valley, CA (18 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

to strengthen behavioral health services to the community....

Deputy Director, Mental Health (Uc) - Managed Care Operations

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 45+ days ago

The County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health is seeking to fill the position of Deputy Director, Managed Care Operations....

Medical Director of Psychiatry Opportunity in Southern California

  • Lynwood, CA (4 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lynwood, CA (4 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

The mission is to improve lives through culturally sensitive, quality mental health and social services....

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Salary for Program Manager Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

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


Highest Education Level

Program Managers in Los Angeles, 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 Managers in Los Angeles, 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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