Pays $74k-$85k — $17k below the Healthcare Admin market median of ~$103k (6 jobs)
Behavioral Health and Wellness Supervisor- Head Start Program
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
Key Skills
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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