Assistant Program Manager

The Assistant Program Manager is responsible for supporting the overall administration of the Short-term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP). The Assistant Program Manager ensures that mental health program staff provide intensive care; including individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, substance abuse treatment, rehabilitative support, case management and medication support services.

Requirements

• Registered with the state of California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)
• California licensure as LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC
• At least three (3) to five (5) years of experience working in a residential treatment facility or outpatient mental health program with children, youth, and families
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with seriously emotionally disturbed children, involved families, and other stakeholders of treatment
• Demonstrated understanding of psychiatric illness and its treatment
• Knowledge and experience in working with diverse consumers, communities, and staff
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of community services and county agencies
• Trained in Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Care
• Working knowledge of county-contracted Medi-Cal and MHSA programs, EPSDT, and SmartCare EHR
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to ensure strict adherence to personnel policies and procedures
• Moderate level of computer literacy and experience using office productivity software