Pays $74k-$85k$17k below the Healthcare Admin market median of ~$103k (6 jobs)

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Children's Institute
Los Angeles, California

Behavioral Health and Wellness Supervisor- Head Start Program

PsychologyFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Supervisory role in Head Start program. Requires CA licensure and early childhood mental health expertise. Los Angeles, CA.

Join Children's Institute as a Behavioral Health Supervisor – Head Start Program in Los Angeles, California.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $73,601 - $85,469
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Generous paid PTO
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Closed between Christmas and New Year
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 403b Retirement Plan with employer contribution
  • Up to $4,500 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Children's Institute in Los Angeles, California.

Key Responsibilities

The supervisor is responsible for providing clinical and administrative oversight to staff to ensure high-quality, compliant service delivery within the Head Start program. They also manage staff performance, facilitate training, and provide crisis support while maintaining community relationships and accurate client documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's or doctoral degree in psychology, social work, or a related field and possess at least three years of managerial or supervisory experience. A valid California clinical license (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, LEP, or Psychologist) with at least two years of practice is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Clinical supervisionAdministrative supervisionTrauma informed carePerinatal mental healthEarly childhood mental healthCrisis supportStaff trainingCase managementHIPAA complianceDocumentation managementMultidisciplinary team collaborationPerformance quality improvementCommunication skillsLeadershipElectronic health records

Psychology — healthcare professional Career Context

In California, Psychology listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$149k across 16 listings, vs ~$73k nationally (196 listings).

Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 8.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

California's cost-of-living index is 151.7 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $52k in an average-cost state — California ranks #13 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Children's Institute

Non-profit Organizations
Los Angeles, CA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous paid PTO
10 paid holidays
Closed between Christmas and New Year
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
403b Retirement Plan with employer contribution
Up to $4,500 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)