Clinical Manager LCSW LMFT
About The Position
The Clinical Manager provides clinical leadership and oversight for the High Fidelity Wraparound Program, ensuring high-quality behavioral health services that promote client independence, family empowerment, and positive treatment outcomes. The role supervises clinical staff, supports program development, and oversees compliance and quality assurance. The Clinical Manager partners with program leadership to support effective service delivery, staff development, and operational excellence. The High Fidelity Wraparound Program is an intensive, team-based care coordination model for children, youth, young adults, and families with complex behavioral health needs, including those involved with multiple systems such as mental health, child welfare, education, juvenile justice, or housing services. The program aims to help participants succeed in their homes, schools, and communities while reducing the need for higher levels of care. It uses an evidence-based, family-centered approach that brings together multidisciplinary team members, natural supports, family members, and service providers to develop individualized plans based on each participant’s strengths, needs, culture, and goals. This is a full-time, on-site position in Santa Ana, California. Travel may be required to support client services, community partnerships, and program operations. The listed salary range is $100,000–$104,000, with a $4,000 sign-on bonus.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field; alternatively, a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology from an accredited institution.
- Active California license in good standing as an LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or Licensed Psychologist.
- At least five years of experience working in behavioral health, mental health, or related clinical settings.
- Experience providing clinical supervision, treatment planning, and case consultation.
- Direct clinical, case management, and group facilitation experience.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices, rehabilitation principles, and behavioral health systems of care.
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Intermediate computer proficiency and experience with electronic health records.
- Valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, and active automobile insurance.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of post-licensure clinical experience is preferred.
- Experience working in Wraparound, Full Service Partnership (FSP), community mental health, or intensive outpatient programs.
- BBS-approved supervisor status or eligibility to provide clinical supervision.
- Experience with quality assurance, utilization review, and program development activities.
- Experience working with children, adolescents, and families.
- MAB Training and First Aid certification.
- Familiarity with Short Doyle or similar behavioral health documentation systems.
Responsibilities
- Oversee clinical service delivery and provide leadership across assigned program operations.
- Supervise, mentor, and support clinical staff to ensure high-quality service delivery and professional development.
- Facilitate staff meetings, treatment team meetings, and clinical consultations.
- Provide direct individual, family, and group therapy as needed.
- Conduct clinical assessments, treatment planning, discharge planning, and care coordination activities.
- Collaborate with referral sources, external providers, psychiatrists, nursing staff, and community partners.
- Support staff in managing complex cases and behavioral health crises.
- Review and audit clinical documentation for compliance with regulatory, contractual, and organizational standards.
- Complete utilization reviews, quality assurance activities, and required reports.
- Support development and implementation of program services and clinical programming.
- Provide community education, consultation, and outreach to organizations and service providers.
- Monitor program performance indicators and support continuous quality improvement activities.
- Participate in budget planning and monitoring with program leadership.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, ethical standards, professional boundaries, and licensing requirements.
- Provide BBS supervision hours to eligible pre-licensed clinicians as applicable.
- Transport clients as needed using a personal vehicle.
- Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and program planning activities.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid vacation days that increase with tenure.
- Separate sick leave that rolls over annually.
- Up to 10 paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- DailyPay access to earned wages before payday.
- Training, development, and continuing education opportunities.
- 401(k).
- Free licensure supervision.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Pet insurance.
- Perks @ Clarvida national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Company cellphone.
- $4,000 sign-on bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
