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Mental Health Program Manager

Company:
Manpower San Diego
Location:
San Diego, CA
Posted:
April 19, 2026
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Description:

We’re seeking a Licensed Mental Health Program Manager to provide clinical leadership and oversight for programs serving justice involved adults with co occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

This role supports clinical staff through supervision and training, delivers direct client services, and partners closely with program leadership to ensure high quality, compliant, and effective care as individuals transition from county detention facilities back into the community. There are two opportunities, either Monday-Friday 8-5pm or Tuesday -Saturday 8-5pm.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and mentor registered and licensed clinical staff

Oversee mental health, substance use, group, and supportive services

Provide individual and group counseling, assessments, crisis intervention, and case management

Support program operations including documentation, compliance, audits, reports, and budgeting

Collaborate with correctional partners, community agencies, and multidisciplinary teams

Monitor licensure, certifications, and professional development

Qualifications

Master’s degree in a behavioral health field

Active California license: LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC

Experience with justice involved populations and co occurring disorders

Supervisory or clinical leadership experience

Strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred

Bilingual (English/Spanish), Medi Cal and correctional systems experience, substance use disorder certifications, valid CA driver’s license, CPR/First Aid

Two years of experience after obtaining license; experience with individuals with mental illness and/or justice involved

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