Licensed Behavioral Health Program Administrator - Mental Health 194

Telecare

9 days ago

Santa Cruz, California$168K - $207KFull TimeClinical Psychology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Telecare Corporation as a Behavioral Health Program Administrator – $168K-$207K, On-Call Rotation in United States. “They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live.

Key Responsibilities

Must Have) * Masters in Social Services with a CA LMFT, LCSW, LMFT * Four (4) years of experience in an administrative management position in an inpatient Psych health care setting, Prefer Joint Commission experience * Two (2) years of responsibility for supervision of professional staff, budgeting, program planning, and licensing * Understanding of community mental health services, psychiatric rehabilitation concepts, and the recovery philosophy * Must be at least 21 years of age * Must be CPR, First Aid, and CPI certified (hands-on course) on date of employment or prior to providing direct client care and maintain current certification throughout employment * All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification.

Requirements

Masters in Social Services with a CA LMFT, LCSW, LMFT

Four (4) years of experience in an administrative management position in an inpatient Psych health care setting, Prefer Joint Commission experience

Two (2) years of responsibility for supervision of professional staff, budgeting, program planning, and licensing

Understanding of community mental health services, psychiatric rehabilitation concepts, and the recovery philosophy

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $168K - $207K

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

Apply to join Telecare Corporation as a Behavioral Health Program Administrator – $168K-$207K, On-Call Rotation.

Key Skills

Clinical Quality ManagementWorkforce EngagementCustomer Satisfaction ManagementFinancial Security ManagementTeam LeadershipBusiness Operations ManagementProgram OversightBudgetingProgram PlanningLicensing ComplianceCommunity Mental Health ServicesPsychiatric RehabilitationRecovery PhilosophyOn-Call RotationCPI CertificationFirst Aid Certification

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Behavioral Health Program Administrator - Mental Health 194 at Telecare a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Clinical Psychology physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Clinical Psychology — Physician Career Context

This Clinical Psychology position at Telecare is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Telecare lists compensation for this physician position at $168k to $207k annually.

This is approximately 97% above the national median for Clinical Psychology professionals, which is around $95k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Santa Cruz, California.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Quality Management, Workforce Engagement, Customer Satisfaction Management, Financial Security Management, Team Leadership, Business Operations Management, Program Oversight, Budgeting. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The Administrator is responsible for the clinical and financial success of the Program by overseeing and leading the patient care team and managing all aspects of day-to-day business operations. This involves ensuring successful management across the four pillars of performance: Clinical Quality, Wo...

Benefits package: Paid Time Off, Nine Paid Holidays, Shift Differentials, Free CEUs, Free Supervision for BBS Associate License, Coaching, Mentorship, Online University Tuition Discount. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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