Director of Behavioral Health

Director of Behavioral Health (Project Management)

At Lumira Healthcare formerly Livingston Community Health, we believe everyone deserves quality care—no matter their background, income, or circumstance. We are on a mission to improve the health of our community by providing equitable access to healthcare throughout California's Central Valley. We are seeking a Director of Behavioral Health who is passionate about transforming lives and leading integrated, patient-centered behavioral health services across our multi-site FQHC network.

Why Join Us?

• Lead with purpose:
  Drive the strategic vision for behavioral health services embedded in collaborative primary care across 10+ clinic locations.
• Build a culture of excellence and empathy:
  Inspire and mentor a multidisciplinary team of licensed behavioral health professionals (LCSWs, LMFTs, ACSWs) and MSW students.
• Drive meaningful integration:
  Partner with medical, nursing, and administrative leaders to deliver whole-person, trauma-informed care.
• Shape the future:
  Expand access to behavioral health services in underserved communities while ensuring clinical quality and regulatory compliance.

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for all behavioral health programs across clinic locations.
• Supervise and support behavioral health providers, develop policies and procedures, and ensure adherence to evidence-based practices.
• Oversee program budgets, grants, quality improvement initiatives, and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor MSW students and provide clinical supervision to build the next generation of behavioral health professionals.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to integrate behavioral health into overall clinical operations and organizational goals.
• Lead community engagement efforts to promote mental health awareness and access to culturally sensitive services.

• A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Ph.D.) in California in good standing.
• Hold a Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or related field from an accredited program (doctoral degree preferred).
• Bring 3–5 years of behavioral health experience in a leadership role.
• Experienced in multi-site clinic settings, preferably in FQHCs or other underserved communities.
• A strategic thinker with strong leadership, team management, and program development skills.
• Proficient in EHR systems, data analytics, and quality improvement methodologies.
• Calm under pressure, collaborative by nature, and committed to integrated, patient-centered care.

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing behavioral health in multi-site settings.
• Leadership and supervisory experience with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations governing behavioral health services.
• Ability to balance clinical oversight with administrative responsibilities.
• Current BLS certification and valid California driver's license.

• Provide strategic direction while staying connected to clinical operations and patient outcomes.
• Lead team meetings, clinical supervision sessions, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Partner across departments to ensure seamless integration of behavioral health and primary care.
• Build relationships with community partners and stakeholders to expand access to services.
• Work on-site 80% of the time with flexibility for extended hours when organizational needs require.

This isn’t just another leadership role. It's a chance to lead behavioral health services that break down barriers to mental health care in California's Central Valley. If you're ready to build something meaningful, guide a dedicated team of clinicians, and create lasting impact in communities where it matters most, apply today!