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Alta Med
Santa Ana, California

Behavioral Health Supervisor

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$89k-$112k

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Job Description

Grow Healthy

If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference.

We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone.

Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.

Job Overview

The Supervisor, Behavioral Health applies psychological/counseling principles in assessment, clinical interventions, research, training, case management, and consultations.

The Supervisor helps in developing programs and provides supervision to clinic-based and/or school-based licensed and non-licensed social workers and staff. The Supervisor integrates behavioral health services into a primary care setting.

Responsibilities include diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning. The Supervisor provides a variety of interventions, such as individual, group, child, and family therapy.

The Supervisor Interventions focus on short-term problem-solving therapy, short-term cognitive behavioral therapy, brief psychodynamic therapy, crisis intervention, coping skills, substance abuse treatment, behavior modification, case consultations, and other evidence-based practice techniques.

The Supervisor participates in multidisciplinary teams typically comprised of medical providers, nursing and medical support staff, case managers, administrators, managers, and directors.

The Supervisor collaborates with the patient to communicate treatment goals and measures of success by utilizing evidence-based outcome measures.

The Supervisor attends various conferences and workshops related to mental health treatment and may participate in research studies, multidisciplinary projects, and attend community events/networking.

Minimum Requirements

Professional Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and/or Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist by the California Behavioral Science Board.

  • Master’s degree required.
  • Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience required.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience working with children required.
  • Previous experience supervising MFTs and/or ASWs preferred.
  • Completion of 15 units in Supervision coursework.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish or English and other predominant language of the population served preferred.

A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.

Compensation

$89,262.43 - $111,578.04 annually

Compensation Disclaimer

Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

  • Benefits & Career Development
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Commuter Flexible Spending
  • Career Advancement & Development opportunities
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Paid CME Days
  • Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Corporate Employee Discounts
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Pet Care Insurance

Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement

AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.

You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you.

After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Key Responsibilities

The supervisor provides clinical supervision to staff and integrates behavioral health services into a primary care setting. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing various therapeutic interventions for patients.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree and a professional licensure as an LCSW or LMFT in California. A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience and 1 year of experience working with children is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychological assessmentTreatment planningMultidisciplinary collaborationChild therapyClinical diagnosis

Social Worker Career Context

Alta Med ranks #18 of 25 employers hiring Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

In California, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (944 salary observations; 1,766 listings), vs ~$81k nationally (6,661 salary observations; 20,737 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 34% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution39 jobs · 35 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs

401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
39%
CME allowance
35% this job
Loan repayment
19%
PSLF eligible
16%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 1.5
Below most Social Work listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,459 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Santa Ana

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$882k≈ 9.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,812/mo≈ 38% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Alta Med

Wellness and Fitness Services
Los Angeles, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Flexible Spending
Career Advancement & Development opportunities
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Paid CME Days
Malpractice insurance and tail coverage