Senior Director of Behavioral Health Services

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Senior Director of Behavioral Health Services at Jewish Family Service of San Diego a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

This Social Work position at Jewish Family Service of San Diego is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Jewish Family Service of San Diego lists compensation for this psychologist position at $110k to $125k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in San Diego, California.

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Supervision, Program Management, Budget Management, Regulatory Compliance, Trauma-Informed Care, Cultural Humility, Strategic Planning, Clinical Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: Provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for behavioral health programs serving diverse populations. Oversee clinical staff, manage multi-million dollar budgets, and ensure compliance with regulatory and ethical standards.

Benefits package: Low-cost healthcare coverage, Generous employer 401(k) contributions, Employer-covered life insurance, Paid vacation and sick leave, 15 paid holidays including Federal and Jewish holidays, 2 Wellness Days, Clinical supervision opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.