Manager of Behavioral Health Services - Therapeutic Childcare

This role directly supports our mission to end homelessness and strengthen the San Diego community by ensuring high-quality, integrated behavioral health services for the families we serve.

The Role

The Manager of Behavioral Health Services - Therapeutic Childcare is a licensed clinician and people leader who provides therapy services while supervising Associate Therapists and Clinical Interns. This role helps ensure that services are trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and aligned with best practices in early childhood and family therapy.

You will collaborate closely with Therapeutic Childcare leadership and the Village Health Center (a Federally Qualified Health Center) to provide integrated, whole-person care. This position combines clinical services, staff supervision, program collaboration, and training.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Supervision

• Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and performance feedback to Associate Therapists and Clinical Interns
• Recruit, screen, and support clinical interns in partnership with universities and training programs
• Assign caseloads, support staff development, and conduct performance evaluations
• Provide consultation to ensure services are trauma-informed, client-centered, and therapeutically sound

Clinical Services & Program Support

• Maintain a clinical caseload that includes individual therapy and therapeutic groups
• Facilitate or co-facilitate therapy sessions and milieu-based therapeutic activities
• Oversee referrals and help ensure equitable caseload distribution among clinicians
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated care plans

Collaboration & Community Engagement

• Conduct behavioral health trainings for Therapeutic Childcare staff, Health Center teams, and community partners
• Participate in outreach activities to increase referrals and engagement
• Support a transdisciplinary approach to care across programs and services
• Participate in meetings, workgroups, and learning collaboratives

Documentation, Compliance & Quality Improvement

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record system
• Participate in chart reviews, audits, and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain clinical credentialing and privileging requirements
• Complete required trainings, continuing education, and risk management activities
• Follow legal, ethical, and confidentiality standards for behavioral health practice
• Perform other duties as assigned to support program needs

Minimum Requirements

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field
• Active California clinical license in good standing (such as Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or Psychologist)
• At least seven (7) years of clinical experience providing therapy to children, youth, and families
• At least three (3) years of leadership or supervisory experience, including training, coaching, or performance management
• Experience using trauma-informed and evidence-based practices
• Experience working in multidisciplinary or integrated care environments
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems and Microsoft Office or similar programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Experience in early childhood programs, school-based services, community health, or family-serving organizations
• Experience supervising interns or associate-level clinician
• Experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center or similar integrated care setting
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification (may be obtained after hire)

Work Schedule

Full-time position, Monday through Friday, with standard office hours. Occasional flexibility may be required for offsite meetings or trainings.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay is based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
The anticipated starting salary range for this role is $86,674 - $108,326 per year.

Father Joe's Villages offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plan options, generous paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Employees also have access to wellness programs and an Employee Assistance Program to support work-life balance and overall well-being.