SUD PROGRAM MANAGER

THE PROGRAM

Parent Care Family Recovery Services are designed for chemically dependent women and their families who are at high risk for child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness. A majority of women in treatment also have a dual psychiatric diagnosis and a host of physical health related issues.

THE POSITION

Vista Hill is looking for a Certificated SUD professional or California licensed (or nearly-licensed) mental health clinician to lead a team of of SUD Counselors and Case Mangers, Interns, Administrative Staff, and Clinicians. The program is funded by the County of San Diego and serves MediCal clients.An example of tasks include:

• Provide supervision, education, and training and oversees the work product of all staff.
• Ensure that Assessments, Client Plans, and all Progress Notes are completed in accordance with all applicable standards and reflect quality care.
• Ensure that all unusual occurrences, critical incidents, and patient, staff, and stakeholder complaints are thoroughly investigated, documented, and responded to, according to Vista Hill and district policy, and applicable ethical and legal requirements.
• Ensure that staff are informed of all procedural requirements.
• Ensures that the program is successfully meeting all contract objectives.
• Develop and implement a plan to address any areas needing improvement.
• Monitors, develops, and reports on Vista Hill and stakeholder performance outcome objectives and ensure that data is current and accurately recorded.
• Train staff on standards for completion of all outcome measures.
• Ensure that all Privacy Practice standards and ethical practice standards are implemented within the program.
• Provide routine audit of all records ensuring that records comply with all known documentation standards and procedural requirements.
• Submits monthly productivity report to the Director.
• Identifies and implements strategies to develop new program opportunities.
• Assists in the professional development of staff.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Certified SUD Counselor in California by an accredited agency OR
• Masters degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or human behavior with State license (or nearly licensed) for Clinical Social Work (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Clinical Psychologist from the Board of Behavioral Science.
• Three years experience working with an SUD population from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
• Must have knowledge of the cultural issues that can impact mental health treatment, be aware of public school systems and culture, and have an ability to teach and lead a team of mental health professionals.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening and background check, and TB test.

PAY FOR PROGRAM MANAGERS

$34 per hour minimum starting rate for an SUD Certified Manager,

$38 per hour minimum starting rate for a Registered Clinical Manager,

per hour minimum starting rate for a Licensed Clinical Manager,

These are a starting rate and may be adjusted up based on education and experience.

Current Vista Hill employees in these job titles for 2025 are paid $34 - $47.50 per hour.

BENEFITS

Employees working over 30 hours a week receive employer-paid benefits, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off (vacation and sick leave), paid holidays, employer-paid retirement contribution and clinical supervision (if applicable). Some programs qualify for student loan forgiveness programs.

Employees who work less than 30 hours a week do not qualify for healthcare benefits.

ABOUT US

Vista Hill is all about serving people. As a dynamic community-based organization, we develop and maintain a diverse array of quality services and programs throughout San Diego County. Our programs range from brief early intervention and preventive work with youth experiencing challenges, to treatment with school age kids, to long-term special education and training for individuals with developmental disabilities. We can be found assisting families in very difficult situations in many of our communities large and small, rural and suburban. You will see our caring staff working with challenging populations that most other agencies shy away from in areas that are conveniently located to the people we serve.

At Vista Hill we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Vista Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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