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A bit about us:

We are one of California's largest and most successful social services organizations supporting children, youth and their families through a wide range of social services. We are committed to ensuring that every child is loved, every family is supported and every individual has the tools to succeed. Our services are delivered through six divisions: Foster Care and Adoption, Transitional Aged Youth, Residential, Home-based Services, Behavioral Health, and Family and Community.

Why join us?

  • Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
  • Access to the free Employee Perks Program. Enjoy exclusive discounts on entertainment, travel, wellness, pet care, gym memberships, theme parks, and more
  • Flexible Hybrid Schedule. Enjoy the mix of remote and in-office work, supporting work-life balance
  • Flexible paid time off including 11 paid holidays, 10 vacation days, 10 sick leave days, two diversity days, and paid birthday time off.
  • Access to our employee assistance program including 24/7 crisis line; up to 6 counseling sessions per issue.
  • Training opportunities are available to support your ongoing development and career aspirations.
  • Collaborate in a supportive, inclusive, and mission-aligned culture.
  • Opportunity to lead meaningful initiatives that support employee wellbeing.

Job Details

Job Details:

We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Mental Health Division Director for our new location in Santa Cruz.

**This is a hybrid position based in Santa Cruz, CA with an expectation of on-site presence 3 days/week minimum, including oversight of evening and weekend coverage schedules as needed. Occasional travel to Turlock, CA and other locations also required.

Responsibilities:

  • Program Leadership & Development - leading the daily operations of the Crisis Stabilization Unit and Children's Crisis Psychiatric Program, Serving as leadership liaison with county, state and community partners to advocate for align services within regulatory and funding requirements, develop and implement program models to meet the acute youth psychiatric needs.
  • Site Operations & Compliance - Ensure compliance with all licensing, funding and agency policy requirements, Oversee incident reporting, grievance resolution and risk management, Manage staff performance, hiring and training
  • Fiscal Oversight & Planning - Manage budgeting and financial planning, Oversee grant applications, Continuous Quality Improvement
  • Staff Development & Collaboration - Provide leadership, coaching and professional development opportunities for program directors and staff, Facilitate Collaboration between divisions to ensure integrated care approaches, Coordinate cross-program training initiatives, Travel as needed to support staff, build community partnerships and represent our organization at key events and meetings.

Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or licensed Psychologist.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role equivalent to a Director managing site operations and team leadership
  • Valid California driver's license with a clean driving record
  • Fingerprint/DOJ clearance, Child Abuse Index, TB/Health clearance
  • Experience launching or managing a 24/7 youth crisis or residential care setting is highly preferred
  • Familiarity with Medi-Cal billing, DHCS regulations and CCL requirements
  • Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams with working with public health/funder contracts is highly preferred


Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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