Youth Behavioral Health Program Manager I

Program Manager I - Behavioral Health

Location: On-Site - Salinas, CA

Schedule: Full-Time | Exempt

Department: Behavioral Health

Reports to: Division Director

Pay Range: $79,200.00 - $82,500.00

Hiring and Retention bonus of $1,500

Make a Meaningful Impact

Aspiranet, a leading California-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting children, youth, and families, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Program Director to join our Behavioral Health division. You'll play a key role in promoting mental and emotional well-being through individualized therapy, crisis intervention, and skill-building support tailored to each person's unique needs. If you're passionate about helping others heal, build resilience, and achieve lasting recovery, we would be honored to have you as part of our mission-driven team.

About Aspiranet

Founded in 1975, Aspiranet is a mission-driven social services agency with locations across California. Our six divisions-Foster Care & Adoption, Transitional Aged Youth, Residential, Intensive Home-Based Services, Behavioral Health, and Family & Community-provide holistic supports for children, families, and communities. Every role contributes to something greater: building brighter futures where opportunity, hope, and healing are within everyone's reach.

Position Summary

The Core Program Manager (CPM I) maintains operational, fiscal and programmatic oversight of one or more identified core programs. The Core Program Manager (CPMI) works with staff, community agencies, and other entities to provide quality services.

Administrative Support

You help shape the program's direction by drafting budgets and strategic plans with guidance from the CPD III. You keep things running smoothly by managing financial reports and staying within budget. Administrative tasks like time-sheets, mileage, and expense submissions are handled with care, and you support your team in doing the same. You stay engaged through regular supervision, team meetings, and special events, and you're always ready to assist with additional needs as they arise.

Program Operations & Coordination

You ensure the program meets high standards-operationally, contractually, and in terms of safety-while aligning with Joint Commission and agency policies. You guide service delivery and act as a thoughtful liaison between clients, staff, funders, and community partners. When needed, you step in to provide direct support or on-call coverage, and you help lead trainings that build confidence and clarity. You approach your work with cultural awareness and maintain respectful, professional relationships throughout.

Compliance & Documentation

You support quality and accountability by implementing best practices and tracking outcomes. You help your team stay informed and compliant with agency and funder requirements, and you make sure incidents and concerns are documented properly. Confidentiality is a priority, and you ensure all service documentation is submitted accurately and on time. You represent the agency with integrity and uphold its ethical standards in everything you do.

Team Collaboration

You recruit, hire, orient, supervise, and evaluate program staff under the direction of the CPD III. You conduct regular individual supervision sessions, provide support and intervention when needed, and complete performance management actions-including terminations-in consultation with the CPD III. You prepare and conduct timely employee evaluations and, in programs with a volunteer focus, assist with the recruitment, on-boarding, training, matching, and supervision of volunteers. Your leadership fosters a collaborative and compliant team environment that supports the agency's mission and values.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

Master's Degree in a related field and a minimum of one year prior management experience. A minimum of two years experience working in a related field/ setting (community based, social services, behavioral health, school based or residential setting).

Licenses and Certifications

Meets all state-required conditions of employment as set forth by Community Care Licensing for a Licensed Community Care facility (Fingerprint and Child Abuse Index clearance, TB/Health Physical, valid CDL, and clean driving record).
Meets all compliance requirements of federal, state, and county regulations through periodic sanction checks.

Work Environment & Schedule

On-site role in Salinas, CA.
Occasional flexibility required to meet program and client needs.

Why Aspiranet?

Growth potential.
14 paid holidays (including birthday and diversity holidays).
10 vacation days + 10 sick days annually.
100% employer-paid medical and dental plans.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
Wellness, commuter, and mileage reimbursement benefits.
Employee Assistance Program (24/7 support + counseling).
Professional development, training, and advancement opportunities.
Supportive, inclusive, and mission-aligned culture.

Physical Demands: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

This position typically operates in a standard office environment. The noise level is generally quiet and remains within OSHA's established safety levels at all times.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aspiranet is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity. We believe a diverse workforce within a culture of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) increases creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and teamwork for the youth and families that we serve and the organization as a whole. Aspiranet strives to provide our employees with a workplace that is welcoming, inclusive of differing world views, cultures, and lived experiences.

How to Apply

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