Mental Health Administrator LMFT LCSW

Telecare

Downey, CAFull-timePosted Apr 1, 2026

127,357.12–157,289.14 a year

Behavioral Health Market Context

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Benefits

Dental CoveragePaid Time OffHealth Insurance

Job Description

tions of the Program. They are responsible for managing all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the Program, which involves ensuring successful management and leadership over the 4 Pillars of performance: Clinical Quality, Workforce Engagement, Customer Satisfaction, and Financial Security. Additionally, the Administrator collaborates with all corporate functions and outside consultants and representatives of the program to State/County agencies, community partners, and consumer groups. Employees in this role are required to participate in a structured on-call rotation, remaining accessible and prepared to respond to work-related needs within a designated timeframe. phone, email) and respond in accordance with operational protocols.

Shifts Available
Full-Time | DAYS | Shifts: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; varies as needed | Days: Monday - Friday

Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. Masters in Social Services with a state license

Four (4) years of experience in an administrative management position in a health care setting, two (2) of those years must be experience in a substance use treatment program

Two (2) years of responsibility for supervision of professional staff, budgeting, program planning, and licensing

Understanding of community mental health and substance use services, psychiatric rehabilitation concepts, and the recovery philosophy

Understanding of community mental health services, psychiatric rehabilitation concepts, and the recovery philosophy

Must be CPR, First Aid, and CPI certified (hands‑on course) on date of employment or prior to providing direct client care and maintain current certification throughout employment

All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post‑offer physical examination, 2‑step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual or local requirements may apply

Valid and current driver's license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.

Willingness to use your personal vehicle to attend meetings, etc. (weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate)

Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro‑rated accrual for part‑time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.

Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)

Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

The Crisis Residential Treatment programs will provide short-term, 24/7 crisis residential services for adults ages 18+ via 16 beds at Telecare Citrus House- 7225 Leeds Street, RTP-D, Downey, CA 90242. Services will help clients in acute psychiatric distress avoid inpatient hospitalization, emergency services, and incarceration; and establish linkages with stable housing and ongoing treatment.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability
• If job posting references any sign‑on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. J-18808-Ljbffr Telecare Corporation

Qualifications

  • Masters in Social Services with a state license
  • Four (4) years of experience in an administrative management position in a health care setting, two (2) of those years must be experience in a substance use treatment program
  • Two (2) years of responsibility for supervision of professional staff, budgeting, program planning, and licensing
  • Understanding of community mental health and substance use services, psychiatric rehabilitation concepts, and the recovery philosophy
  • Understanding of community mental health services, psychiatric rehabilitation concepts, and the recovery philosophy
  • Must be CPR, First Aid, and CPI certified (hands‑on course) on date of employment or prior to providing direct client care and maintain current certification throughout employment
  • All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post‑offer physical examination, 2‑step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification
  • If the position requires driving, valid driver license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment
  • Additional regulatory, contractual or local requirements may apply
  • Valid and current driver's license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver
  • Willingness to use your personal vehicle to attend meetings, etc. (weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate)

Benefits

  • Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges
  • Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro‑rated accrual for part‑time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps
  • Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift)
  • Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
  • Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Responsibilities

  • The individual in this role is responsible for overseeing and leading the team of people providing patient care as well as managing the business operations of the Program
  • They are responsible for managing all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the Program, which involves ensuring successful management and leadership over the 4 Pillars of performance: Clinical Quality, Workforce Engagement, Customer Satisfaction, and Financial Security
  • Additionally, the Administrator collaborates with all corporate functions and outside consultants and representatives of the program to State/County agencies, community partners, and consumer groups
  • Employees in this role are required to participate in a structured on-call rotation, remaining accessible and prepared to respond to work-related needs within a designated timeframe
  • phone, email) and respond in accordance with operational protocols
  • Full-Time | DAYS | Shifts: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; varies as needed | Days: Monday - Friday
  • Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)


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