Program Manager Jobs in California

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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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
  • 13 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 13 hours 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 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

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

  • 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 Manager Jobs in California

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


Highest Education Level

Program Managers 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 Managers 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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