Multi Systemic Family Therapy Program Manager
$94,000–$104,000 year
On-site · San Marcos, California, United States or San Diego, California, United States
Job Summary
The Program Manager oversees all administrative aspects of the MST program, ensuring adherence to the MST model, compliance with contract requirements, and budget management. This role includes developing and implementing policies and procedures, managing funding and budgets, leading staff recruitment and onboarding, providing administrative supervision, coordinating with the County Probation Department, and promoting MST visibility within the community. Qualifications include a Master’s degree in a relevant field, experience in program development and management, strong communication skills, and proficiency in data management.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Public Administration or a related field preferred
- Licensed (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) or license-eligible in California with current registration in good standing
- Minimum two years experience in program development and management in behavioral health, child welfare or juvenile justice, including supervision of professional and administrative staff
- Must successfully complete background checks including DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance and Child Abuse Central Index screening
- Valid California driver’s license, clear DMV record and ability to drive agency vehicles and possess current CPR/Pediatric First Aid certification
Desired Qualifications
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) capability preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence‐based family therapy models and juvenile justice policies
- Strong skills in budgeting, data management, written/oral communication, and interagency collaboration
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and client information/database systems
Additional Requirements
- Must successfully complete background checks including Department of Justice (DOJ)/Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint clearance and Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) screening
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