Clinical Program Manager - CalAIM | Chico/Butte Area

Clinical Program Manager- Chico/Butte Area, California

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Program Manager to oversee behavioral health program operations, staff, and service delivery. The role focuses on ensuring quality care, regulatory compliance, staff development, and collaboration with internal teams and community partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day program operations and ensure quality service delivery.
• Supervise, train, and support clinical and program staff.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluations, and staff development.
• Develop and implement program procedures, workflows, and improvement initiatives.
• Monitor documentation, enrollments, billing, and program compliance.
• Support quality assurance, audits, reporting, and budget management.
• Build relationships with community providers and key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote staff engagement, professional growth, and effective team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted California license of Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
• Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Psychology, or another behavioral science field eligible for California behavioral health licensure.
• Experience managing clinical programs and/or behavioral health teams preferred.
• Knowledge of compliance, documentation, quality assurance, and program operations.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals, families, staff, and community partners.

Travel Requirement

This position requires travel to surrounding cities and counties as needed. Travel may be local or regional depending on program and business requirements. Candidates must be willing and able to travel as required.

Contract Details

The position is a full-time contract role. The position will be evaluated after about 6 months to determine if the organization wants to bring the candidate on as a W-2 employee.