Clinical Program Director

St Mary's Center•Oakland, CA

8d•$135,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Program Director oversees the agency’s clinical programs, ensuring impactful service delivery, programmatic innovation, regulatory compliance, staff development, and alignment with best practices in aging, homelessness, and community building spheres. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or other licensed professional, the Clinical Program Director ensures that St. Mary's Center programs support Seniors in becoming and remaining housed, building community, and improving their health and well-being. The position manages manager-level teams in Senior Housing and Mental Health Services, representing approximately 12 professional and paraprofessional staff who work to find, support, and house Seniors; create a supportive community environment that improves physical and mental health; and engage in data collection and analysis to support ongoing improvement in program design and delivery. St. Mary's Center has robust, focused program offerings that meet the needs of acutely low-income Seniors for housing security, mental health services, and social supports. The successful candidate will utilize years of experience in direct services, program planning, contract analysis and management, evaluation, and leadership to lead program teams toward dynamic, data-driven programming.

Requirements

Master’s Degree: Must have LMFT/LCSW/LPCC/LEP or be a Licensed Psychologist by the CA Board of Psychology or a Board-Certified Psychiatrist by the Medical Board of CA, and be licensed to supervise social workers seeking licensure.
Three years of post-licensure experience as a behavioral health professional.
Five or more years of progressively senior-level management and supervisory experience in a nonprofit setting.
Proven ability to lead a team toward success and consistently reach required goals and obligations.
Outstanding communicator (verbal and written) with an aptitude for public speaking, training, and partnership building.
Proven track record of implementing and managing new and existing public and private grants and contracts for programs.
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Superior record with meeting deadlines and managing multiple tasks and projects.
Demonstrated ability to interface with high-level departmental and community leaders and represent the agency and programs at local and statewide conferences, public hearings, and other events.
Must be able to work on weekends, before and after regular business hours (8:30 am to 5:00 pm) for events, outreach activities, training, and meeting deadlines.
Able to maintain confidential, accurate, and complete records, including daily activities, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, etc.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, including lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, and walking up stairs
Clearance through fingerprinting (Live Scan) is required.
Valid California Driver’s License, clean driving record, and insurable under the agency’s policy.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of a specialty mental health program tailored to the unique needs of acutely low-income and unhoused Seniors, ensuring alignment with Medi-Cal and behavioral health standards.
Ensure that all services and programs are designed and delivered in full compliance with the requirements, goals, objectives, outcomes, and standards of public and private funding sources.
Develop work plans with managers to ensure program staff are on track to meet goals.
Attend all relevant funding source meetings, training, and events regularly to stay current on contractual-related matters.
Provides support to the Preschool and Community Outreach & Services departments as needed, offering clinical guidance and interventions when situations require additional expertise.
Coordinate with Development and Finance teams to prepare program budgets, financial and narrative, and timely reports – demonstrating achievement – as required by public and private funding sources.
Develop, convene, manage, and maintain effective community partnerships and engage through Operational Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding.
Analyze client satisfaction and program effectiveness (internal tools/external trends), report findings to the Executive Director, and develop new evaluation/feedback systems as needed.
Provide 24-hour on-call coverage for emergencies, either directly or through delegation.
Special projects and other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
Design, implement, and oversee a clinical training and internship program for Master’s-level students (MSW, MFT, PCC, etc.) that strengthens the behavioral health workforce serving older adults and unhoused community members with a focus on community engagement and racial diversity.
Develop training curricula that align with evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and culturally responsive service models relevant to Senior mental health and homelessness.
Establish and maintain partnerships with graduate programs, universities, and training institutions to recruit and place interns.
Ensure supervision is provided in accordance with licensing board requirements and maintain high standards for documentation, ethical practice, and professional development.
Evaluate program effectiveness through feedback, performance assessments, and outcome measures; refine training components to ensure a high-quality learning environment and strong organizational pipeline.
Manage contract renewals in collaboration with Finance and Executive Directors, developing outcomes, budgets, and work plans.
In consultation with the Director of Administration, recruit, interview, hire, onboard, and retain well-qualified employees and consultants.
Support frontline managers to ensure knowledge and compliance with personnel policies and procedures for all employees, volunteers, and consultants.
Collaborate with the Director of Administration to develop training and professional development activities.
Oversee the implementation of daily operating procedures, safety protocols, and existing program manuals.
Regularly engage with clients and stakeholders to gain community support and to welcome input for program improvement and enhancement.
Lead program-specific meetings, staff meetings, and in-service training.
Serve as an active member of the management team.