Assistant Program Director

CRF CAREER FAIR

Meet our Program Leaders at our 2025 Career Fair!

Great opportunity to learn more about CRF's 33 behavioral healthcare programs and on-the-spot interviewing!

April 16, 2025, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Marina Village, Bayview Room - 1936 Quivira Way, San Diego, CA 92109

RSVP - lmcgill@comresearch.org

CRF – Celebrating 45 Years of Excellence in Behavioral Health Services in San Diego County!

Hours: This is an exempt, salaried position. Work schedule is Tuesday - Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Must be available for on call program consultation and scheduling coverage as needed.

Salary: $93,732.00 to $103,000 per year

Education: Master's degree or Doctoral degree in a mental health-related field, such as Psychology, Social Work or Counseling required

Licensure: License-eligible or registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) or Waivered Psychologist with the California Board of Psychology required

Benefits:

• 19 days of PTO per year
• Monthly contribution of $100 towards qualified student loan debt; access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for eligible individuals
• Choice of medical plans, with minimal employee cost/expenses and excellent coverage
• Several dental plan options; vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Tax-Free Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expenses
• Generous retirement plan contributions
• Free Employee Assistance Plan
• Employee discount program, including pet insurance plans
• Opportunities for advancement and growth

As an Assistant Program Director, you will:

Assist the Program Director with the day-to-day operations of the assigned program, to include all legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements, staff management, client care, and quality assurance and control.

• Oversee all admissions to the program and coordinate with other mental health service providers and community resources
• Provide supervision to direct service team members, as assigned by the Director
• May participate in staffing management functions, including interview/hiring, training, payroll/timesheet processing, development, evaluations, and performance counseling as needed
• Monitor treatment programs and individual client care, quality control procedures, daily programming, and insuring the program is in compliance with all regulations
• May carry an active case load at any time while maintaining administrative duties
• Monitor client database for quality assurance and client files for accuracy and completeness
• Support a collaborative and consultative culture within the program to optimize service delivery
• Required to be on-call on a 24-hour basis for program consultation and crisis intervention if needed

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• At least two years of experience in a mental health environment
• Previous supervisory experience is helpful
• CPR/First Aid certification is required and must be kept current during employment
• Organized, with a strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of co-occurring disorders is essential
• Knowledge of County Health and Human Services requirements is essential
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word, Excel required; previous training with Cerner helpful
• A valid California driver's license in good standing and eligibility to be an approved CRF driver is required to fulfill the essential functions of this position. In addition, proof of insurance is required prior to driving personal vehicles on company business.
• Must be able to pass criminal/background clearance

CRF inspires and mentors the next generation of mental health professionals!

Esperanza Crisis Center is one of our Short Term Acute Residential Treatment (START) programs that provide intensive, community-based crisis residential services for adults throughout San Diego County. They deliver a unique alternative to psychiatric hospitalization to clients who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis of such magnitude so as not to be manageable on an outpatient basis. Their services are provided in a home-like environment that specializes in the psychosocial rehabilitation of each individual.

CRF staff members work together to meet the needs of San Diego County’s residents who are experiencing mental/behavioral health challenges. We offer a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters personal growth and development. You will work within a collaborative, supportive team structure, learn new ways to provide optimal supports to your clients and help people change their lives for the better!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Assistant Program Director