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Oakland, California

Licensed Psych Hospital Administrator (LMFT, LMFT, LPCC) - Mental Health 155

Marriage & Family TherapyIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$150k-$197k

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1 day ago · Verified live

Job Description

“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...” -
Client from Telecare  

What You Will Do to Change Lives  

The Administrator is a key position in driving the organization’s success.  They
are responsible for both clinical and financial success of their Program which
contributes the overall success of both Telecare and those we serve. The
individual in this role is responsible for overseeing and leading the team of
people providing patient care as well as managing the business operations of the
Program.  They are responsible for managing all aspects of the day-to-day
operations of the Program, which involves ensuring successful management and
leadership over the 4 Pillars of performance: Clinical Quality, Workforce
Engagement, Customer Satisfaction, and Financial Security.  Additionally, the
Administrator collaborates with all corporate functions and outside consultants
and representatives of the program to State/County agencies, community partners,
and consumer groups. Employees in this role are required to participate in a
structured on-call rotation, remaining accessible and prepared to respond to
work-related needs within a designated timeframe. Rotations are scheduled in
advance. While on-call, employees must actively monitor communications (e. g.,
phone, email) and respond in accordance with operational protocols.

Shifts Available

Full-Time:  Monday – Friday,8:00 AM - 4:30 PM plus on call rotation, Days and
hours could vary. On Site in Oakland 

Expected starting wage range is $149,813.00 - $197,074.00. Starting pay is
commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements. 

Join Our Compassionate Team  

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health
services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams.
Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and
inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers,
BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.  

Heritage Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) is a 26-bed hospital providing acute
psychiatric treatment to adults over the age of 18.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)  

* Master's in social services with a CA Clinical License (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)
* Four (4) years of experience in an administrative management position in a
Psych health care setting, prefer Joint Commission
* 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. If
the position requires driving, valid driver license, a motor vehicle
clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and
must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual
or local requirements may apply

* Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your
name listed as a driver.

* Willingness to use your personal vehicle to attend meetings, etc. (weekly
mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate) 

What’s In It For You*  

* Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period
for vacation and personal needs, with pro-rated accrual for part-time
schedules and annual carryover up to set caps. 

* Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift,
10% for NOC Shift).  Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for
Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend NOC Shift) 

* Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and
mentorship   

* Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships   

* Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan  

* For more information visit:  https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits
[https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits]  

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability  

*May vary by location and position type  

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.  

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants
employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.

Key Responsibilities

The Administrator is responsible for overseeing the clinical and financial success of the psychiatric program while managing day-to-day operations. They lead the team in maintaining high standards for clinical quality, workforce engagement, customer satisfaction, and financial security.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social services with a valid California clinical license (LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC). Additionally, they require at least four years of administrative management experience in a psychiatric healthcare setting and two years of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical LeadershipFinancial ManagementProgram OperationsStaff SupervisionLicensing ComplianceCrisis InterventionPerformance ManagementStakeholder CollaborationRegulatory Compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Psych Hospital Administrator (LMFT, LMFT, LPCC) - Mental Health 155 at Telecare a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Marriage & Family Therapy healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform.

Marriage & Family Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Marriage & Family Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 26% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Marriage & Family Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$173k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $157k 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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Work-life snapshot

6.2/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Oakland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$853k
Typical market rent
$2,735/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Nine Paid Holidays
Shift Differentials
Free CEUs
Free Supervision for BBS Associate License
Online University Tuition Discount
Company Scholarships
Medical Insurance