Center Manager Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Tri-City Mental Health Authority is a public agency serving the diverse communities of Pomona, Claremont, and La Verne.

Established in 1960, Tri-City Mental Health Authority (TCMHA) was conceptualized as a comprehensive mental health service provider, dedicated to helping families and individuals of all ages reach their full potential. Through close and dedicated collaboration with the community it serves, TCMHA has successfully created an integrated system of care that ensures access and enhances mental and emotional health. Available services include but are not limited to psychotherapy, clinical case management, medication support, peer-to-peer support, psychoeducation, linkage and referral, vocational training and support, socialization activities, and community outreach.

Tri-City Mental Health Authority is hiring a Clinical Program Manager for our Wellness Center. The Wellness Center promotes recovery, resilience, and well-being through peer support groups, educational workshops, employment and vocational support, recreational activities, and connections to community resources. Peer advocates, clinical staff, and volunteers work together to help participants build independence, strengthen social connections, and achieve personal goals. Specialized programming supports children and families, transition-age youth, and older adults.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The Clinical Program Manager will oversee the Wellness Center’s operations, programs, and services, providing direct supervision to assigned program supervisors and direct and indirect supervision to multidisciplinary staff. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate Wellness Center services and activities that promote recovery, resilience, independence, and community connection for individuals and families.
  
  

• Provide leadership, supervision, and guidance to program supervisors and assigned staff; establish performance expectations, coordinate staff development, and complete timely performance evaluations.
  
  

• Oversee the coordination and delivery of peer support groups, educational workshops, employment and vocational support, recreational activities, and specialized programming for children, families, transition age youth, and older adults.
  
  

• Assess community needs and participant feedback to identify service priorities, evaluate program effectiveness, and recommend improvements or new programming.
  
  

• Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, staffing plans, and service schedules to support effective program operations and a welcoming, supportive environment.
  
  

• Provide clinical consultation and guidance to supervisors and staff, as appropriate, regarding participant needs, crisis response, referrals, and coordination with treatment providers.
  
  

• Develop and monitor program budgets, expenditures, and resource needs; recommend allocations that support effective services and program sustainability.
  
  

• Establish and monitor systems for tracking participation, service delivery, documentation, and program outcomes; prepare reports and communicate program needs and progress to agency leadership.
  
  

• Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, public agencies, and service providers to strengthen outreach, referrals, and access to resources.
  
  

• Ensure services are accessible, culturally responsive, and supportive of participants from diverse backgrounds.
  
  

• Oversee quality assurance activities and compliance with applicable agency policies, confidentiality requirements, regulations, and funding obligations.
  
  

• Participate in staff selection and address performance concerns in coordination with Human Resources.
  
  

• Support grant proposals, program development, and community presentations related to Wellness Center services.

  
  

Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties of the position is qualifying. A typical example includes:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
Education consistent with the requirements for licensure as a Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

Experience:
At least five years of managerial and/or supervisory experience in a mental health setting, including experience in a responsible management capacity.

Licensure:
Possession of a valid California license as a Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
Additional training or coursework in public administration, program management, clinical supervision, or community mental health.

Experience:

• Directly supervising program supervisors and overseeing multidisciplinary teams, including clinical staff, peer advocates, and support staff.

• Developing and evaluating programs that promote recovery, resilience, and well-being for diverse populations.

• Overseeing program budgets, monitoring expenditures, and meeting grant or contract requirements.

• Building community partnerships and coordinating outreach, referrals, and access to services.

• Using participant feedback and program data to improve service delivery.

Benefits

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Sign-on Bonuses: $2500 for eligible positions.

Merit Salary Increases: Annually based on performance, budget availability, and supervisor approval.

CalPERS Pension: 2% @ 55 for Classic Members and 2% @ 62 for PEPRA Members; employee contributes 7% for Classic and 7.75% for PEPRA. No Social Security.

Vacation: 80 hours per year, increasing with years of service with a maximum of 240 hours; cash-out option available.

Sick Leave: Full-Time employees = 88 hours per year with no cap.

Holidays: 11 paid holidays per calendar year plus an additional 16 hours of Floating Holidays.

Longevity Pay: $2500 at 5 years of service; $5000 at 10-35 milestone years of service.

Flexible Work Schedule: 9/80, 4/10, and/or intermittent teleworking, where applicable and approved by supervisor. **

Health Insurance: Medical (Kaiser HMO), dental (MetLife PPO), and vision coverage (EyeMed), of which 80% is paid by Tri-City Mental Health Authority (TCMHA).

Life Insurance: Paid at one time, annual salary, paid by Tri-City MHA with additional optional coverage available.

Deferred Compensation (457b): Available to interested employees; no employer match.

Additional Optional Benefits: EAP, FSA, STD/LTD & ADD, Bilingual Incentive Pay, On-Call Pay, Employee Referral Fee Program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, Credit Union available through CU of So Cal, paid time off for Continuing Medical Education (CME), and more.

The availability of a flexible schedule and regular days off depends on the needs of the Department and approval from Management.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION

Tri-City Mental Health Authority will make reasonable accommodations in the recruitment process to accommodate disabled applicants. If you are invited to participate in an examination or interview and have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr-team@tricitymha.ca.gov.

Tri-City Human Resources Department may contact candidates via email or phone. Please pay attention to both forms of communication, as information regarding application status may be provided by email or phone.

Tri-City does not cover relocation fees.