Manager of Mental Health Programs

California Correctional Health Care Services

$118K — $144K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • California state license as LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Clinical Psychologist, Psychiatric Nurse, or Psychiatrist.
  • 5+ years of professional-level experience in mental health clinical settings.
  • Supervisory or lead experience in mental health or substance abuse treatment programs.
  • Proven ability to plan, coordinate, and implement treatment programs.
  • Experience in contract management and developing requests for proposal.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee mental health programs within the agency.
  • Ensure compliance with state laws and regulations in mental health practices.
  • Coordinate staff training and development to enhance service delivery.
  • Assess program effectiveness and implement improvements as needed.
  • Develop and manage contracts related to mental health services.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and dental insurance plans.
  • Generous paid time off and sick leave.
  • Retirement savings plans with employer contributions.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Supportive work environment focused on mental health services.
Full Job Description
Salary : $118,684.80 - $144,268.80 Annually
Location : Placerville, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Health and Human Services Agency
Division: Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Description
The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for the

Manager of Mental Health Programs, located in Placerville, CA.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW MORE INFORMATION

Supplemental questions play an important role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.
  • I acknowledge receipt of this information

02

Do you have a license from the State of California to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), a Clinical Psychologist, Psychiatric Nurse, or Psychiatrist?
  • Yes
  • No

03

Please describe your post-licensing, professional-level experience in a mental health clinical inpatient or outpatient setting, including the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, please type N/A.
04

Describe your experience serving in a supervisory or lead role in a mental health and/or substance abuse treatment program. State the average size and usual level of staff supervised. Include in your response how you ensured that proper training and development opportunities were available for subordinate staff, work was performed effectively, and performance was evaluated in an objective and positive manner. If you do not have experience in this area, please type N/A.
05

Describe your experience effectively planning, coordinating and implementing mental health and/or substance abuse treatment programs that required establishment of goals and objectives. In your response, include examples of how you managed the program operations, and the methods utilized to evaluate the effectiveness of programs. Provide the names of your employers where this experience was gained and the dates of employment. If you do not have experience in this area, please type N/A.
06

Describe your experience overseeing and developing staff, including specific techniques or methods you have used to evaluate the staff's performance in an objective and positive manner, and build a culture of collaboration and teamwork. In your response, provide the names of your employers where this experience was gained and the dates of employment. If you do not have experience in this area, please type N/A.
07

Describe your professional experience with contract management, including development of scope of work, funding, and general oversight. Describe any professional experiences you have with developing a request for proposal for new programs. In your response, provide the names of your employers where this experience was gained and the dates of employment. If you do not have experience in this area, please type N/A.
Required Question

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at California Correctional Health Care Services

More Healthcare Jobs

Find similar Manager of Mental Health Programs jobs: