Behavioral Health Manager (LCSW or LMFT)

myPlace Health • Los Angeles, CA

2d • $115,000 - $145,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At myPlace Health, we believe every senior deserves to age with dignity, purpose, and joy. As our Behavioral Health Manager, you’ll guide a passionate team dedicated to empowering participants through holistic, person-centered care. Your leadership will shape how our social work department delivers emotional, psychosocial, and practical support across the PACE model—helping high-risk seniors thrive safely in their homes and communities. This is more than a management role—it’s a mission-driven opportunity to uplift lives, mentor professionals, and ensure every participant feels seen, supported, and heard.

Requirements

• Lead with professional credibility. Hold a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program and an active California license as an LCSW or LMFT—demonstrating the highest professional standards in your field.
• Bring depth and experience. Offer at least 5 years of progressive social work experience, including 3 or more years in a leadership or management capacity, ideally within healthcare, PACE, or senior-care environments.
• Understand complex populations. Possess deep expertise in supporting older adults, high-risk seniors, and individuals with complex medical, behavioral, and psychosocial needs.
• Think strategically and act decisively. Approach challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset—balancing long-term vision with the day-to-day operational realities of care delivery.
• Communicate with clarity and care. Exhibit outstanding verbal and written communication skills, fostering understanding and alignment among participants, families, and team members.
• Lead with empathy and fairness. Build trust through active listening, thoughtful feedback, and a people-first approach that balances compassion with accountability.
• Collaborate with impact. Thrive in cross-functional settings, forging strong partnerships with Nursing, Therapy, Operations, and Enrollment teams to ensure integrated participant care.
• Champion equity and inclusion. Demonstrate a deep commitment to advancing health equity and ensuring that all participants receive care that honors their individuality and dignity.
• Drive growth and innovation. Inspire continuous improvement by mentoring others, piloting new approaches, and modeling curiosity and adaptability.
• Stay mission-focused. Embody the values of service, respect, and excellence—bringing heart to leadership and meaning to your work each day.
• Maintain flexibility and readiness. Hold a valid California driver’s license and be willing to travel between sites as needed to support your team and participants.
• Be fully present. This role is 100% onsite. You’ll lead your team and engage directly with participants and colleagues at our PACE center.
• Enjoy a consistent rhythm. Standard schedule is Monday through Friday , allowing for dependable structure while making space for meaningful daily connections.
• Stay adaptable. Flexibility is key. Occasional on-call availability may be required to support participant or operational needs.
• Travel with purpose. You may travel between nearby sites as needed to provide coverage, mentorship, and operational support.
• Work independently and confidently. Must be able to perform essential tasks independently, including using computers and software applications, answering phones, and managing documentation in the EMR.
• Move with purpose. Frequent walking, standing, and movement throughout the center are part of daily operations.
• Maintain safety and preparedness. Standard precautions apply, with appropriate PPE and infection control practices followed at all times.

Responsibilities

• Lead with purpose and direction. Oversee the Social Work department by setting clear goals, priorities, and performance standards that align with myPlace Health’s mission and PACE program requirements.
• Inspire and empower your team. Supervise and mentor a group of talented Social Workers and Mental Health Counselors, creating an environment that encourages accountability, teamwork, and continuous professional growth.
• Build strong operational rhythms. Manage team schedules, coverage, and onboarding processes while driving performance management and skill development.
• Use data to drive impact. Leverage analytics and key performance indicators to identify trends, inform decisions, and lead improvements in service delivery.
• Champion clinical excellence. Ensure timely, high-quality completion of biopsychosocial assessments, individualized care plans, and social work interventions that reflect compassion and regulatory compliance.
• Streamline processes for consistency. Establish and refine workflows, policies, and procedures that ensure consistent, participant-centered care across multiple sites.
• Guide through complexity. Support high-acuity cases, crisis intervention, and transitions of care to safeguard participant well-being and stability.
• Serve as a trusted expert. Provide guidance on trauma-informed care, advanced care planning, grief support, and addressing social determinants of health.
• Lead by example in care delivery. Maintain a small participant caseload to stay closely connected to the day-to-day realities of social work practice—ensuring your leadership remains grounded, informed, and participant-centered.
• Uphold integrity through compliance. Ensure all practices meet CMS, DHCS, and PACE standards, maintaining the highest levels of ethical and regulatory accountability.
• Elevate quality and performance. Oversee EMR documentation for completeness and accuracy while leading audits, surveys, and corrective action planning to drive continuous quality improvement.
• Collaborate beyond boundaries. Partner with Nursing, Therapy, Enrollment, and Center Operations to ensure seamless, interdisciplinary care for every participant.
• Advocate for alignment and integration. Represent the Social Work function in organizational planning, operational readiness, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Steward resources wisely. Manage resource allocation and vendor partnerships related to social work services to support efficient and effective care delivery.
• Adapt and contribute. Perform other responsibilities as needed in support of organizational goals and participant-centered outcomes.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay & Total Rewards We offer a strong base salary along with a total rewards package that reflects your experience, education, certifications, and the location of your role. For onsite roles, we adjust pay based on local markets; remote roles are aligned to national pay benchmarks.
• Performance-Based Incentives Our industry-leading incentive plan recognizes your contributions and rewards success based on the performance of both your team and the organization.
• Ongoing Growth & Feedback You’ll receive two performance reviews per year (when applicable), giving you the chance to grow, reflect, and celebrate your achievements.
• Plan for Your Future Take advantage of our 401(k) plan with an employer match—because your future matters.
• Health Coverage that Fits Your Life Choose from six medical plans, with up to 80% of premiums covered for employees and 75% for dependents.
• More Than Just Medical We’ve got you covered with dental and vision insurance, FSA/HSA options, short- and long-term disability, basic life insurance, and additional benefits like accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Generous Time Off Recharge with 20 days of PTO to start, 12 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays each year.
• Support for Your Learning We prioritize your professional development with a generous CME/CEU budget, dedicated time off for learning, and ongoing growth opportunities.
• Family Comes First Our family-friendly culture includes paid parental leave and a child care stipend to help support you at home.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees