{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4f94ca3b4370c7dffeb25302","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4f94ca3b4370c7dffeb25302","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4f94ca3b4370c7dffeb25302","title":"Program Manager","description":"Serenity Health Services (SERENITY) is seeking a licensed behavioral health professional to lead a multidisciplinary team in delivering trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and client-centered services. This role focuses on overseeing in-home and community-based care for children and adults with mental health conditions, substance use disorders (SUD), and/or developmental disabilities (IDD/DD) across Merced County and nearby areas.\nAbout Serenity\nSerenity's purpose is to develop innovative and revolutionary evidence-based programs to address social-determinants of health for “at-risk” youth, low-income families, and vulnerable adults/seniors.\nDescription\nKey Responsibilities\nOversee the delivery of clinical and support services across home, school, and community settings for clients with complex behavioral health and developmental needs.\nSupervise a diverse team, including licensed clinicians, case managers, peer support specialists, and paraprofessionals.\nManage the client care process, including intake, assessment, treatment planning, service coordination, and discharge.\nLead interdisciplinary team meetings; provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and ongoing training.\nEnsure compliance with Medi-Cal documentation standards, DHCS guidelines, and program-specific contractual requirements.\nCollaborate with schools, hospitals, Regional Centers, county departments, and community-based organizations to ensure integrated care.\nTrack program performance metrics, lead quality assurance activities, and spearhead continuous improvement efforts.\nProvide direct clinical support during crises and deliver services when necessary.\nAssist with program development, contract reporting, and expansion initiatives.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\nMaster’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, or related behavioral health field.\nCurrent California clinical license (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC).\nAt least 3 years of post-licensure experience, including supervision or program management roles.\nDemonstrated experience working with children, adults, and families with mental health and co-occurring SUD diagnoses.\nKnowledge of services for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and coordination with Regional Centers.\nFamiliarity with trauma-informed care, CalAIM, and community-based behavioral health models.\nStrong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with Wraparound, EPSDT, and other community-based care models.\nKnowledge of Medi-Cal billing, documentation, and California’s behavioral health systems.\nAbility to provide clinical supervision per BBS requirements\nBilingual in Spanish, Hmong, or other threshold language(s).\nProficient in electronic health records (EHR) and Microsoft Office Suite.\n\nBenefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.\n\nSalary\n$87,360 - $93,600 per year","company":"Serenity","rawCompany":"serenity","city":"Merced","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T21:23:43.049Z","occupations":[{"code":"21-1023.00","title":"Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers","slug":"mental-health-and-substance-abuse-social-workers"},{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"},{"code":"21-1014.00","title":"Mental Health Counselors","slug":"mental-health-counselors"}],"industries":[{"code":"621420","title":"Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers","slug":"outpatient-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-centers"},{"code":"621330","title":"Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians)","slug":"offices-of-mental-health-practitioners-except-physicians"},{"code":"624190","title":"Other Individual and Family Services","slug":"other-individual-and-family-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Manager","description":"Serenity Health Services (SERENITY) is seeking a licensed behavioral health professional to lead a multidisciplinary team in delivering trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and client-centered services. 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