Licensed Outpatient Administrator (LMFT, LCSW, Psy.D., LPCC) - Mental Health 357

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About The Position

The Administrator is responsible for the clinical and financial success of the Program, overseeing the team providing patient care and managing business operations. The role leads day-to-day operations and performance across clinical quality, workforce engagement, customer satisfaction, and financial security. The Administrator collaborates with corporate functions, outside consultants, state and county agencies, community partners, and consumer groups. The Administrator participates in a structured, advance-scheduled on-call rotation and must monitor communications and respond to work-related needs within the designated timeframe and operational protocols. The Program serves adult Kern County residents intoxicated by alcohol or drugs who are referred to the Recovery Station. Clinicians and peer staff connect clients with ongoing substance-use and/or mental-health services, arrange warm hand-offs to community services, and conduct post-discharge follow-up. This is a full-time, weekday AM position, scheduled 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The expected starting wage range is $125,258.42–$154,736.95, with geographic differentials; starting pay depends on relevant experience above the minimum requirements. The role may require use of a personal vehicle to attend meetings, with weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply. A full job description will be provided if selected for an interview.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Services, Psychology, Public Health, or Business, and a current registered-intern identification number with the state Board of Behavioral Sciences as an ASW or AMFT; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Social Services, or Public Health, and a substance-abuse or drug-and-alcohol certification such as CADAC, RAS, CAS, CATC, or Chemical Dependency Professional.
Two years of experience in an administrative management position in a health care setting.
One year of responsibility for supervising professional staff, budgeting, program planning, and licensing.
Understanding of community mental health services, psychiatric rehabilitation concepts, and the recovery philosophy.
At least 21 years of age.
CPR, First Aid, and CPI certification from a hands-on course by the date of employment or before providing direct client care; certifications must be maintained throughout employment.
Valid and current driver’s license and personal vehicle insurance listing the employee as a driver.
Willingness to use a personal vehicle to attend meetings.
Successful completion and acceptable results of applicable post-offer physical examination, two-step PPD tuberculosis test, criminal background clearances, excluded-party sanctions, and degree or license verification.
If driving is required, maintain a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance throughout employment.

Responsibilities

Oversee and lead the team providing patient care.
Manage the Program’s business operations and all aspects of day-to-day operations.
Lead performance across clinical quality, workforce engagement, customer satisfaction, and financial security.
Collaborate with corporate functions, outside consultants, state and county agencies, community partners, and consumer groups.
Participate in the structured on-call rotation, monitor communications, and respond according to operational protocols.
Support services that connect clients with ongoing substance-use and/or mental-health care, facilitate community-service hand-offs, and provide post-discharge follow-up.
Use a personal vehicle to attend meetings when needed.

Benefits

Paid time off accrual each pay period for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week, with prorated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
Nine paid holidays.
Shift differentials for hourly staff: 6% for PM shift and 10% for NOC shift.
Weekend shift differentials for hourly staff: 5% for weekend AM, 11% for weekend PM, and 15% for weekend NOC shifts.
Free continuing education units.
Free supervision for BBS associate license.
Coaching and mentorship.
Online university tuition discount and company scholarships.
Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
401(k).
Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
Weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate for use of a personal vehicle for meetings.