Clinical Program Director, Compass Behavioral Health Services

Compass Family Services•San Francisco, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides both clinical and operational leadership for Compass Behavioral Health Services (CBHS). The Clinical Program Director oversees the day-to-day operations of the program, provides clinical oversight and supervision to therapists and clinical supervisors, and ensures the successful integration of behavioral health services into Compass Family Services. Specific responsibilities include: Provide clinical oversight and direct supervision for Clinical Supervisors and Therapist IIs, ensuring BBS compliance, guiding case assignments, and stepping in as backup supervisor when needed. Serve as the clinical expert for the agency, providing trauma-informed consultation on complex cases and maintaining organizational documentation and clinical forms. Champion strategic growth initiatives, including collaborating with consultants to design and launch Medi-Cal billing pathways for CBHS. Oversee day-to-day program operations and staff development, including hiring, onboarding, scheduling, performance management, and leading team meetings. Represent CBHS to external partners and funders to build strong inter-agency relationships and support broader community collaboration. Manage grant compliance and program reporting, including writing monthly board reports and funder updates, and assisting the Development team with grant proposals. Partner with Finance, IT, and internal evaluation teams to steward the program budget, optimize Salesforce data workflows, and drive continuous quality standards.

Requirements

Active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) credential required. Must be in good standing with CA state licensing board. Valid license in CA required at start date.
At least 2 years of clinical supervision experience
At least 3 years of program management experience
At least 3 years of experience supervising teams
Knowledge and understanding of diagnosis, terminology, and record charting standards
Extensive experience with behavioral health services, including crisis intervention, developmental theory, trauma informed care, etc.
Experience with program implementation and design, and project management.
Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Suite of Programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Experience working with low-income or unhoused individuals or families.
Deep commitment to and demonstrated success, discussing, integrating, and promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging throughout a complex and dynamic organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Medi-Cal billing and procedures
Fluency in Spanish

Responsibilities

Provide clinical oversight and direct supervision for Clinical Supervisors and Therapist IIs, ensuring BBS compliance, guiding case assignments, and stepping in as backup supervisor when needed.
Serve as the clinical expert for the agency, providing trauma-informed consultation on complex cases and maintaining organizational documentation and clinical forms.
Champion strategic growth initiatives, including collaborating with consultants to design and launch Medi-Cal billing pathways for CBHS.
Oversee day-to-day program operations and staff development, including hiring, onboarding, scheduling, performance management, and leading team meetings.
Represent CBHS to external partners and funders to build strong inter-agency relationships and support broader community collaboration.
Manage grant compliance and program reporting, including writing monthly board reports and funder updates, and assisting the Development team with grant proposals.
Partner with Finance, IT, and internal evaluation teams to steward the program budget, optimize Salesforce data workflows, and drive continuous quality standards.