Mental Health Program Manager (LCSW, LMFT, PH.D., Psy.D.)

Company: Children s Center of The Antelope Valley
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description THE CHILDREN’S CENTER OF THE ANTELOPE VALLEY Mental Health Program Manager (LCSW, LMFT, PH.D., Psy.D.) Hiring Details Department: United Mental Health Promoters Reports To: Chief of Service FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Range: $92,818.65 - $98,387.77/annual Job OverviewMental Health Program Manager (MHPM), also known as the Program Lead, will provide support and administrative oversight. MHPM will have the primary function of guiding and empowering UMHPs and Senior UMHPs within their role and will also engage communities, community, and County partners with the goal of improving overall community wellbeing.Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Included but not limited to): Responsible for program services, scope of work, objectives and deliverables Forging and managing relationships and facilitating partnerships and community resource linkages Staff trainer in processes and efficiency Back-up to the essential service delivery of supervisees Providing Quality Assurance Partner with the treatment and/or program team to ensure the clients receive services Frequently attend and/or host meetings that may include outreach and engagement, individual and community advocacy, facilitating groups, referral and linkage, and collaboration with internal and external systems within LACDMH, and other County Departments, community partners and thought leaders. Manage program budget; forecasting and maximizing financial obligations. Proficient in social media engagement for professional purposes Ensure that all reports are accurate and submitted in a timely manner, and documentation is filed as needed Attend strategic events and participate in relevant meetings to represent the agency and report to leadership regularly Position may require travel within the neighborhoods and communities served. Duties may vary based on the needs of the community being served, DMH, Service Area and/Supervisorial District. Supervisory Responsibilities Coordinate(s), Lead(s), and Frontline Staff Team. Conduct interviews and assist with the selection of new employees in coordination with Human Resources. Strive to build a strong sense of team within the department and implement trauma-informed care supervision practices as appropriate. Ensure frontline staff are provided with appropriate support and hold regular one-on-ones and team meetings. Evaluate employee performance utilizing the agency's performance management system. Education and Experience Master’s or Doctorate degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field from an accredited college or university and professional clinical license - LCSW, MFT, PH.D., Psy.D. Minimum three years’ experience providing direct services to inpatient or outpatient mental health consumers Knowledge of current counseling practices and treatment modalities as well as the Share Core Practice Model Knowledge of the theory and practice of child abuse education, prevention and treatment Knowledge of human development with an emphasis on children, adolescents and family Ability to interact effectively with staff and clients from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational and ethnic backgrounds Ability to effectively present information in formal and informal group settings Ability to work cooperatively within a multidisciplinary team Effectively provide progressive discipline as appropriate Ability to facilitate regular staff meetings that include clinical and nonclinical staff Intermediate level PC skills required. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Noise Level: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Environment: Office Work Hours: Usually standard business hours, but some evening and weekend hours, as needed. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required: Frequently sit, stand, walk, stop, kneel, and crouch, regularly talk and hear. Frequently use hands, and fingers to handle or feel. Occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision. Depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to drive surface streets and highways. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties and responsibilities at any time.

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