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Oakland, California

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

LMFTIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$150k-$197k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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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: telecarecorp.com

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

Marriage & Family Therapy — Counselor Career Context

In California, the Marriage & Family Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$107k (51 salary observations; 163 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (290 salary observations; 1,280 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

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).

What does the Marriage & Family Therapy market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.2 / 10 · above average in counselingranked against 12,858 Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10
California vs national$107k median in California$93k nationally (+16%)51 state / 290 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$157k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Marriage & Family Therapy listings in California60 active338 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% remote · 22% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Marriage & Family Therapy listings183 in the last 30 days74 the 30 days before (+147%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Marriage & Family Therapy pay trend−5.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (12,858 Counseling listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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 Above average in Counseling — ranked against 12,858 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 25 employers
12
<$105k
9
$105k-120k
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$120k-135k
3
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3
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
48% this job
Sign-on bonus
44% this job
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.7this job 6.2
Better work-life than 50% of Marriage & Family Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 338 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Telecare

Mental Health Care
Alameda, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

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

Living in Oakland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$855k≈ 5.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,758/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.