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Licensed Program Manager - Community Health Program (CORE)

Bay Area Community Services (BACS)
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/15/2026 CLOSED ON 1/28/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Program Manager - Community Health Program (CORE) position at Bay Area Community Services (BACS)?

Are you looking for a career that will help you create positive change in people's lives?

BACS is excited to be hiring for a Licensed Program Managers-LCSW/LMFT/LPCC in Sacramento for our CEDAR program to oversee our outpatient CORE (Community Outreach Recovery Empowerment) program. The program is integrated for people experienceing housing insecurity and behavioral health challenges.

At our CORE in Sacramento, every door is the right door when you come to us, so clients who are requesting assistance with housing, employment, behavioral health, food, healthcare, and more are all welcome and will find the support they need at our neighborhood hubs.

The Program Manager position will manage administrative, fiscal, and quality improvement functions that promote the highest element of service provision. BACS’ staff does whatever it takes to stabilize, de-escalate and provide appropriate linkages and the work happens both in the office, and out in the community. This role requires someone who can empower a team to build accountability, trust, and innovation.

Responsibilities

  • Oversees program that provides clinical case management to a diverse population of persons all with severe-mental health impairment and possible co-occurring conditions.
  • Meet clients where they are to implement consumer-centered services that are needs-driven, strengths-based, and culturally relevant.
  • Manage the flow of referrals, intakes, and discharges of participants and ensures accessibility and welcoming of all people.
  • Be an available and engaged manager, supervise staff including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
  • Provide individual and group supervision to interns collecting clinical experience and hours.
  • Constantly challenge the status quo and look for opportunities for continuous quality improvement and implement systems for CQI.
  • Assure that services are provided in compliance with all funders, including documentation, grant management, presentations, and reports.
  • Communicate effectively and conscientiously utilizing strength-based language and philosophy throughout all aspects of program management and supervision.


Qualifications

  • Program Manager: LCSW/LMFT/PsyD 2 years post licensure.
  • Two years’ experience post-licensure in a behavioral science field.
  • Three years of progressive administrative, direct service, and leadership skills and experience in the social service field.
  • Demonstrated capacity to lead diverse and multi-disciplinary teams toward a common goal required.
  • Knowledge of Medi-Cal billing criteria and documentation requirements.
  • Valid California driver’s license, personal vehicle, and proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage. DMV printout required.


Compensation And Benefits

  • Competitive salary $170,000 annually, exempt.
  • Fully paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for employees and children.
  • 32 days off (PTO/Holiday), increasing with tenure, includes your birthday off.
  • Clinical supervision hours towards licensure*
  • 403b with BACS matching contribution after one year of service, BACS matching contribution.
  • After 1 year of service - $3,000 per year student loan debt payment, tuition or continuing ed costs. Up to $15,000 over 5 years.
  • One month PAID sabbatical after 8 Years - not charging PTO.
  • Free iPhone with unlimited data for personal/professional use laptop for easy mobility*.
  • Significant internal growth opportunities.
  • Most direct service positions


BACS Overview

Bay Area Community Services is a CARF accredited non-profit, community-based agency celebrating 70 years of serving Alameda, Contra Costa, Sacramento and Solano Counties by providing mental health and social services. BACS’ mission is to uplift under-served individuals and their families by doing whatever it takes. We are proud to be one of the leading agencies producing real outcomes to tough social problems. BACS owes its reputation as an innovator to our innovative and entrepreneurial staff. We are seeking individuals who want to transform clinical practice to be client-centered and effective in the field and who want to lead empowered teams to meet goals.

How to apply:

Submit a resume with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience.

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