Program Director I – Behavioral Health (ECM) Location: TBD – CA (Hybrid)
Schedule: Full-Time | Exempt
Department: Behavioral Health
Reports to: Division Director
Pay Range: $80,000 – $90,000 (DOE)
Hiring and Retention Bonus: $750/$750
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Aspiranet is seeking a mission-driven Program Director to lead our Behavioral Health division with a special focus on implementing and overseeing CALAIM services, including Enhanced Care Management (ECM), Community Supports (CS), and Community Health Workers (CHWs). This role is pivotal in coordinating care for Medi‑Cal members with complex needs, ensuring services are person‑centered, culturally responsive, and integrated across health systems. You’ll guide a team of Lead Care Managers, build out program infrastructure, and serve as a key liaison with Managed Care Plans and our third‑party administrator.
About Aspiranet Founded in 1975, Aspiranet is a California‑based nonprofit serving children, youth, and families through six core divisions. Our holistic approach supports healing, growth, and opportunity across communities statewide.
Position Summary The Program Director maintains operational, fiscal, and programmatic oversight of one or more core programs, including CALAIM services. This includes leading strategic planning, supervising Lead Care Managers, and ensuring contract compliance and quality standards. The Program Director will also support outreach coordination, internal navigation across divisions, and development of supervisory infrastructure for CALAIM services.
Key Responsibilities Administrative Support
• Develop strategic plans and budgets for core and CALAIM programs
• Oversee financial reporting and ensure operations stay within budget
• Complete administrative documentation in a timely manner
Program Operations & Coordination
• Lead implementation of ECM, CS, and CHW services
• Build infrastructure to support Lead Care Managers and future supervisors
• Serve as liaison with MCPs and Full Circle Health Network
• Coordinate outreach and cross‑division collaboration
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission and agency standards
Compliance & Documentation
• Monitor contract deliverables and oversee quality assurance efforts
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards
• Track program outcomes and support continuous improvement
Team Collaboration
• Recruit, train, and supervise direct reports
• Provide crisis support and participate in community advocacy
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture
Qualifications Education and Work Experience
• Master’s Degree in a discipline approved by Community Care Licensing
• 2+ years of management experience
• Experience in social work, casework, or behavioral health services
• Registration with BBS (ACSW, AMFT, or APCC) preferred
Licenses and Certifications
• Meets all state‑required conditions of employment
• Compliant with federal, state, and county regulations
Work Environment & Schedule On‑site role in Turlock, CA
Occasional flexibility required for state‑wide travel to meet program and client needs
Hybrid – 2 days in office
Why Aspiranet? Growth potential
14 paid holidays + birthday and diversity days
Generous vacation and sick leave
100% employer‑paid medical and dental
403(b) retirement plan with match
Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
Wellness, commuter, and mileage benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Professional development and advancement opportunities
Inclusive, mission‑aligned culture
Physical Demands The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
This position typically operates in a standard office environment. The noise level is generally quiet and remains within OSHA’s established safety levels at all times.
Equal Employment Opportunity Aspiranet is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity. We believe a diverse workforce within a culture of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) increases creativity, innovation, problem‑solving, and teamwork for the youth and families that we serve and the organization as a whole. Aspiranet strives to provide our employees with a workplace that is welcoming, inclusive of differing world views, cultures, and lived experiences.
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