Behavioral Health Program Administrator

Do you enjoy working with clients with moderate to severe mental health symptoms, facilitating growth and supporting them to get all of their needs met as equal, valued and self-respecting individuals? Do you see clients as individuals, rather than being defined by their diagnoses? Are you looking for a meaningful leadership opportunity where you can make a difference every day?

PathPoint is seeking a full-time Program Administrator to lead our residential and social rehabilitation program located in Santa Barbara, CA. In this role, you will work in collaboration with the Program Coordinator and serve as the Community Care Licensing (CCL) administrator for the facility who provide treatment and support to clients with mild to severe mental health symptoms, including bipolar illness, depression, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and anxiety. If you are a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), you can receive supervision hours with us.

Please include a cover letter when applying. We want to hear your voice and why you are interested in this opportunity.

Schedule: This is a full-time position 40 hours per week. Core hours of operation are 7:45am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday with variability based on need of the house, including Saturdays and Sundays.

What You'll Do:

• Manage, order and track clients' medications and requests PRN authorization.
• Documents medication monitoring and communicates with psychiatrist or primary care doctor for authorization for clients to self-determine their use of as-needed medications.
• Has a thorough knowledge of all laws and regulations governing the facility and ensures the facility is in compliance.
• Completes necessary training and coursework to maintain CCL Administrator status and maintains necessary licensing files of staff and clients.
• Coordinates client care with treatment team. Assists and advises staff with developing, updating and implementing action plans.
• Provides ongoing assessment of clients' mental illness symptoms and responses to treatment and provides counseling, emotional support, and symptom recognition and management.
• In coordination with clients, develops, implements and updates individual Action Plans.
• Provides ongoing assessment of activities of daily living. Assists clients in the following areas when needed: personal hygiene, shopping and cooking skills, money management skills, accessing reliable transportation, and scheduling appointments.
• Provides direct coverage/support as needed. Is available for the on-call rotation schedule and provides support to staff for emergency situations.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in a Psychology or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• 2 years of experience working with individuals with mental illness.
• Must be legally able to bill Medi-Cal.
• Must have a valid California Driver's License, satisfactory driving record, and be eligible for coverage on our auto insurance policy
• Culturally sensitive and aware of differences in employees based on cultural backgrounds; aware of one's own culture and how someone's background may lead to biases; has the skills and resources needed to work with employees from all different cultures and the ability to avoid making biased assumptions based on someone's culture.

Why Work At PathPoint:

• Culture of kindness, compassion and respect
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Opportunity to make a difference in your community every day
• Mental health day after 60 days and on 1st and 2nd anniversaries
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending accounts*
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Paid sick leave
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match
• Other perks like wellness program, and referral bonus program
• Supervision hours for AMFTs

*Benefits noted with an asterisk are for full-time employees.

Compensation: Starting pay is $34 per hour.

The pay range for this position is $34 to $37.5 per hour. The pay range is subject to change based on a variety of factors, and the maximum pay represents the wage potential based on attaining the highest level of position experience, talent, and responsibilities.

About PathPoint: PathPoint is a nonprofit dedicated to helping people flourish. We partner with children, adults, and families to foster hope, build life skills, access support systems, and form meaningful relationships. We serve communities across Kern, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, and we offer reasonable accommodations to support successful employment to those with disabilities.

Pre-employment background checks and health screenings will only be required post-offer.

Salary : $34 - $38