Assistant Program Director - LCSW

Social WorkerIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$110K - $124K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Location: Normandie Village - Los Angeles, CA 90015
  • Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $124,000.00 Salary/year Title of
  • Position: Assistant Program Director
  • Location: Normandie Village Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Union/ Non-Union: Non-Union Supervisor: Program Director INDTRODUCTION Gateways Normandie Village East is a residential treatment program in Downtown Los Angeles that provides housing and mental health support for adults ages 18–59 transitioning from inpatient psychiatric care or other higher levels of treatment

The program offers a structured and supportive living environment where residents receive therapeutic services, skill development, and individualized support to help them stabilize, build independence, and successfully reintegrate into the community.

SUMMARY OF POSITION Assists the Program Director in supervision of staff as assigned and has oversight of clinical operations. An active CA LCSW license with a minimum of two years of post-licensure experience is required.

ESSENTIALS DUTIES Serves as head of service in absence of the Program Director Liaison between administrative, clinical/program staff and other agencies Supervises assigned staff, including provision of clinical supervision hours for staff/interns who are BBS registered Assists Program Director in clinical program development Recruits and interviews applicants for clinical positions Plans and implements clinical training for staff Assists in clinical training and supervising new therapists and case aides Maintains detailed knowledge of, and monitors compliance with, DMH and Gateways’ documentation requirements and service delivery benchmarks Participates in educational seminars for the department Assists with the development, maintenance and evaluation of policies and procedures Writes reports and presentations as required Attends inter/intra-agency meetings for networking and information sharing Keeps program personnel informed of professional and community trends, issues, concerns and requests Participates in staff and treatment team meetings and contributes pertinent information Assist other programs as necessary Works independently Provides on call coverage for emergency consultation and intervention outside of regular work hours Assists in crisis situations as needed and helps to facilitate client transfers to higher levels of care, when needed/indicated Develops, implements and monitors integrity of group schedule May complete client assessments for placement. (e. g.

MDs, hospitals, etc) Hires, trains, evaluates, and develops corrective action plans for staff in collaboration with the Program Director and Chief Human Resources Officer Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS Experience providing individual and group therapy in mental health field Functional experience with mental health system Treatment and diagnostic skills utilizing the DSM V Experience with severe and persistent mental illness substance abuse, and evaluating dangerous behaviors EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES Master’s Degree from an accredited school of social work or psychology LCSW (2-years post-licensure), or licensed Psychologist – Must be eligible to complete appropriate clinical supervision training in order to supervise registered MFT or MSW interns or other disciplines as designated REQUIREMENTS Must pass Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and Community Care Licensing (CCL) background clearance Valid California Driver’s license TB clearance Driving record acceptable for coverage by Gateways insurance carrier Gateways believes that our people are our greatest asset and is proud to offer competitive benefits that support their health, happiness and career development. Cover 100% Medical/Dental/Vision Premiums for all Full-Time Employees and 1 Dependent 8 Paid Holidays + 4 Personal Holidays in Calendar Year 3 Weeks of Vacation 403b Retirement Plan Company Match 8% Annual Company Events

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Program Director oversees clinical operations, supervises staff, and ensures compliance with documentation and service delivery standards. They also assist in program development, staff training, and provide crisis intervention and on-call coverage.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work or psychology and possess an active California LCSW license with at least two years of post-licensure experience. Background clearance from DOJ, FBI, and CCL is mandatory, along with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Staff managementIndividual therapyDocumentation complianceTreatment planningCase managementSubstance abuse counselingPolicy developmentReporting

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 40 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% are remote, 43% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$117k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $106k 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 Distribution26 jobs · 19 employers

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<$105k
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$105k-120k
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$120k-135k
6
$135k-150k
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$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
57%
CME allowance
48%
Loan repayment
5%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,010 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Los Angeles

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$923k≈ 8.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,778/mo≈ 30% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 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 Gateways Hospital & Mental Health Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Los Angeles, CA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

100% Medical/Dental/Vision Premiums for Full-Time Employees and 1 Dependent
8 Paid Holidays + 4 Personal Holidays
3 Weeks of Vacation
403b Retirement Plan with Company Match 8%
Annual Company Events