Behavioral Health Manager Jobs in California

Behavioral Health Manager jobs in California represent one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated in county-run behavioral health departments, large integrated health systems, and community mental health organizations, with openings from entry-level program coordinators through senior directors. Los Angeles, San Diego, and the San Francisco Bay Area drive the highest volume of postings, where employers like Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health maintain consistent hiring demand. The most in-demand specialties include substance use disorder program management, crisis services oversight, and outpatient mental health administration. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles280+
Top employerBlue Rose Consulting Group
Top cityVallejo, CA
Cities hiring123
Work type89% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Mental Health and Behavioral Direct Care Worker
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Mental Health and Behavioral Direct Care Worker
Insight For Life Corp
West Covina, California
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$17 - $25/hr
On-Site
RBT Certification

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Center for Discovery
Behavioral Health Tech
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Behavioral Health Tech
Center for Discovery
Los Angeles, California
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
$17 - $25/hr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Assistant Deputy Director of Behavioral Health
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Assistant Deputy Director of Behavioral Health
County of Napa, CA
Napa Valley, California
Business Strategy
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
$172k - $208k.8/yr
Master's degree in social work

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Northern Valley Indian Health
School-Based Behavioral Health Therapist (LCSW / LMFT / AMFT / ASW)
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Northern Valley Indian Health
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School-Based Behavioral Health Therapist (LCSW / LMFT / AMFT / ASW)
Northern Valley Indian Health
Woodland, California
Community & Nonprofit Services
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$36 - $55/hr
51-200

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Turning Point Community Programs
Behavioral Health Specialist I
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Behavioral Health Specialist I
Turning Point Community Programs
Merced, California
Community & Nonprofit Services
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$24 - $26/hr
Bachelor's degree in social work
501-1,000

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Behavioral Health Manager Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Vallejo
13 jobs
Sacramento
8 jobs
San Francisco
8 jobs
San Diego
7 jobs
Newport Beach
6 jobs
Fresno
5 jobs
Santa Ana
5 jobs
Heber
4 jobs

Behavioral Health Manager Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Blue Rose Consulting Group
    Blue Rose Consulting Group61
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    HiredFirst10
  • Turning Point Community Programs
    Turning Point Community Programs9
  • Kaiser Permanente
    Kaiser Permanente6
  • Sutter Health
    Sutter Health5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services11
  • Non-Profit & Social Services2
  • Government & Public Sector1

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health manager jobs across California.

  • Active California licensure such as LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or Licensed Psychologist required
  • Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related behavioral health field
  • Several years of clinical or supervisory experience in a behavioral health setting
  • Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams and clinical staff
  • Familiarity with Medi-Cal, managed care contracts, and California mental health parity regulations
  • Knowledge of California Department of Health Care Services and county behavioral health compliance standards

Behavioral Health Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a behavioral health manager in California?

Becoming a behavioral health manager in California typically requires earning a master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field and obtaining a California clinical license through the Board of Behavioral Sciences or the Board of Psychology. Most hiring managers expect licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or Licensed Psychologist, plus meaningful supervisory experience. Building experience in county behavioral health programs or large integrated health systems is the most direct path to management roles.

Which companies hire behavioral health managers in California?

Employers hiring behavioral health managers in California right now include Blue Rose Consulting Group, HiredFirst, and Turning Point Community Programs, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's large county behavioral health departments, federally qualified health centers, and integrated systems like Kaiser Permanente also maintain steady hiring pipelines throughout the year.

Which California cities have the most behavioral health manager jobs?

Vallejo, Los Angeles, and Sacramento have the most behavioral health manager openings in California. Los Angeles dominates due to the scale of LA County's public behavioral health system and the density of large hospital networks, while San Diego and the Bay Area draw consistent demand from county health departments, Veterans Affairs facilities, and regional nonprofit mental health organizations.

Are there remote behavioral health manager jobs in California?

Yes, but they're relatively limited, since the role often involves direct oversight of clinical staff and on-site program operations. About 11% of behavioral health manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to concentrate in quality assurance, utilization management, and care coordination leadership functions rather than direct clinical program supervision.

How can I get hired as a behavioral health manager in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into a team lead or senior clinician role first, which large California employers like LA County DHCS, UCSF Health, and Riverside University Health System use as a bridge to management. Targeting associate director or program supervisor postings at federally qualified health centers and community mental health agencies gives candidates without formal management experience a realistic foot in the door. Completing a California Board of Behavioral Sciences-approved supervision experience and pursuing licensure significantly strengthens any application.

Where can I find and apply to behavioral health manager jobs in California?

You can find and apply to behavioral health manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search through the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to each employer through the listing.

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