Youth Behavioral Health Program Manager

Program Manager I – Behavioral Health

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Location:

On-Site – Salinas, CA

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Schedule:

Full-Time | Exempt

💼 Department:
Behavioral Health

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Reports to:

Division Director

💰 Pay Range: $79,200.00 - $82,500.00

Hiring and Retention bonus of $1,500

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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).

• Meets all state‑required conditions of employment as set forth by Community Care Licensing for a Licensed Community Care…