Assistant Administrator

Stars Behavioral Health Group • Visalia, CA

9d • $115,000 - $138,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Administrator supports the High Fidelity Wraparound Program, an outpatient, community-based program serving clients ages 6–20 throughout Tulare County. The role hires, trains, and supervises staff; coordinates services for clients and families; and provides clinical and operational support to leadership. The position also supports the (Assistant Regional) Administrator with meetings and special projects, and may oversee psychiatric services and manage program operations alongside the Administrator. Services include individual and family counseling, medication management, and housing, education, and vocational support. The role may require transporting clients or family members in a personal vehicle within designated county limits.

The Assistant Administrator develops policies and procedures, monitors budgets, builds partnerships with external agencies, maintains community relationships, supports crisis intervention, and implements new programs. The role ensures compliance with County, State, and Federal requirements and partners with the Training Department to support staff development.

The position is based in Visalia, California, and has a Monday–Friday schedule from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Starting compensation is $115,000–$138,000 per year. Mileage is reimbursed at $0.85 per mile, and a monthly cell phone/internet stipend is included.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Public Administration, Social Science, or an equivalent related field.
• Five years’ experience in a behavioral health field.
• Three years’ experience in a behavioral health management role.
• Valid California Driver’s License and eligibility to meet agency driving criteria.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Public Administration, Social Science, or an equivalent related field.
• Experience in community-based mental health care.
• Licensure as an LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or Clinical Psychologist.
• At least two years of experience post licensure.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and supervise staff.
• Support the (Assistant Regional) Administrator with meetings and special projects.
• Coordinate services for clients and families.
• Provide clinical and operational support to leadership.
• Develop policies and procedures.
• Monitor budgets.
• Build partnerships with external agencies and maintain community relationships.
• Support crisis intervention.
• Implement new programs.
• May oversee psychiatric services.
• Ensure compliance with County, State, and Federal requirements.
• Manage program operations with the Administrator.
• Partner with the Training Department to support staff development.
• May transport clients or client family members using a personal vehicle.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits.
• Vacation and holiday pay.
• On-the-job training and access to paid CEU opportunities.
• Career development programs.
• Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals, where applicable.
• Employee recognition and rewards.
• Mileage reimbursement at $0.85 per mile.
• Monthly cell phone/internet stipend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager