Clinical Program Director, Compass Behavioral Health Services

Compass Family Services

$130K — $140K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) credential in good standing required.
  • Minimum 2 years of clinical supervision experience.
  • Minimum 3 years of program management experience.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience supervising teams.
  • Strong understanding of behavioral health services and documentation standards.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite programs.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct supervision for Clinical Supervisors and Therapist IIs, ensuring compliance and support during case assignments.
  • Act as the clinical expert, offering trauma-informed consultation on complex cases.
  • Champion strategic growth by designing and launching Medi-Cal billing pathways with consultants.
  • Oversee day-to-day program operations, staff development, and team performance management.
  • Build relationships with external partners and funders to enhance community collaboration.
  • Manage grant compliance, reporting, and support grant proposal efforts with the Development team.
  • Collaborate with Finance, IT, and evaluation teams to optimize program budget and data workflows.

Benefits

  • 4 weeks of vacation in the first year, increasing to 5 in the second year, along with paid holidays and sick time.
  • Fully covered health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents.
  • Long-term disability and life insurance coverage provided.
  • Retirement contribution of 5% of salary after one year of service, vesting in years 2-6.
Full Job Description
Salary: $130,000 - 140,000 annually

Schedule: Monday - Friday, standard business hours

Location: 37 Grove Street, San Francisco. Fully in-person (not hybrid or remote).

Organizational Core Competencies: Accountable / Adaptable / Client-centered / Collaborative / Committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging / Resourceful

Description:
This position provides both clinical and operational leadership for Compass Behavioral Health Services (CBHS). The Clinical Program Director oversees the day-to-day operations of the program, provides clinical oversight and supervision to therapists and clinical supervisors, and ensures the successful integration of behavioral health services into Compass Family Services.

Specific responsibilities include:
  • Provide clinical oversight and direct supervision for Clinical Supervisors and Therapist IIs, ensuring BBS compliance, guiding case assignments, and stepping in as backup supervisor when needed.
  • Serve as the clinical expert for the agency, providing trauma-informed consultation on complex cases and maintaining organizational documentation and clinical forms.
  • Champion strategic growth initiatives, including collaborating with consultants to design and launch Medi-Cal billing pathways for CBHS.
  • Oversee day-to-day program operations and staff development, including hiring, onboarding, scheduling, performance management, and leading team meetings.
  • Represent CBHS to external partners and funders to build strong inter-agency relationships and support broader community collaboration.
  • Manage grant compliance and program reporting, including writing monthly board reports and funder updates, and assisting the Development team with grant proposals.
  • Partner with Finance, IT, and internal evaluation teams to steward the program budget, optimize Salesforce data workflows, and drive continuous quality standards.

Required Qualifications:
  • Licensure: Active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) credential required. Must be in good standing with CA state licensing board. Valid license in CA required at start date.
  • At least 2 years of clinical supervision experience
  • At least 3 years of program management experience
  • At least 3 years of experience supervising teams
  • Knowledge and understanding of diagnosis, terminology, and record charting standards
  • Extensive experience with behavioral health services, including crisis intervention, developmental theory, trauma informed care, etc.
  • Experience with program implementation and design, and project management.
  • Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Suite of Programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
  • Experience working with low-income or unhoused individuals or families.
  • Deep commitment to and demonstrated success, discussing, integrating, and promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging throughout a complex and dynamic organization.

We're especially interested in candidates with:
  • Experience with Medi-Cal billing and procedures
  • Fluency in Spanish

Compensation and Benefits:
  • Salary range: $130,000 - $140,000 annually. Full time exempt.
  • Paid time off: 4 weeks of vacation your first year, 5 in your second. Also paid holidays, sick time, family leave.
  • Insurance: health, dental and vision insurance are fully covered by Compass for employees and dependent children. We also provide long term disability and life insurance.
  • Retirement: after one year of work, Compass contributes an amount equal to 5% of your salary into a retirement account; this vests during years 2-6.

To Apply:

Please apply through our online application. No phone calls, please.

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