Clinical Program Director

Company: St Mary's Center
Location: Emeryville
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: $135,000 $150,000 annually Clinical Program Director Classification:Exempt Hours:Monday Friday, 8:30 am 5:00 pm, including some evenings/weekends as needed, onsite in Oakland, CA Reports to:Executive Director Direct Reports:Clinical Program Manager, Housing Program Manager Compensation:$135,000 $150,000 annually, depending on experience ABOUT ST. MARYS CENTER St. Mary's Center is a community of hope, healing and justice dedicated to improving the well-being of Seniors and Preschool Families in West Oakland by meeting basic needs for food, housing, and social connection. We build ona strong foundationof direct service provision and participant-led advocacy thatamplifiesthe voices of people directlyimpactedby hunger, homelessness, and inequity to create a more just and caring society. Today, our staff of 39 provides Senior Homeless and Housing Services, including case management and housing clinics; transitional housing at multiple sites; and a vibrant Community Center offering hot meals, social connection,and leadership development. We are partnered with a local nonprofit developer to build and service 73 new homes for Seniors near our headquarters. St. Mary's Center was recently one of two East Bay nonprofits to receive first-round federal HUD funding for street outreach to unhoused Seniors, and we are aCalAIMprovider. St. Mary's Center was the California Association of Nonprofits 2021 Nonprofit of the Year (District 9).Guidestar/Charity Navigator has awarded us their top-tier,4-starrating for fiscal management and integrity for six consecutive years. THE ROLE TheClinicalProgramDirectoroversees the agencysclinical programs, ensuring impactful service delivery, programmatic innovation, regulatory compliance, staff development,and alignment with best practices in aging, homelessness, and community building spheres. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or other licensed professional, theClinical Program Directorensures that St. Mary's Center programs support Seniors in becoming andremaininghoused, building community, and improving their health and well-being. Thepositionmanagesmanager -level teams in Senior Housingand Mental Health Services, representing approximately 12professional and paraprofessional staffwho work to find, support, and house Seniors; create a supportive community environment that improves physical and mental health; and engage in data collection and analysis to support ongoingimprovement in program design and delivery. THE OPPORTUNITY St. Mary's Center has robust, focused program offerings that meet the needs of acutely low-income Seniors for housing security, mental health services, and social supports. The successful candidate will utilize years of experience in direct services, program planning, contract analysis and management, evaluation, and leadership to lead program teams toward dynamic, data-driven programming. Program Planning, Oversight, and Evaluation (50%) Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of a specialty mental health program tailored to the unique needs of acutely low-income and unhoused Seniors, ensuring alignment with Medi-Cal and behavioral health standards. Ensure that all services and programs are designed and delivered in full compliance with the requirements, goals,objectives, outcomes, and standards of public and private funding sources. Develop work planswith managers to ensureprogram staffareon track to meet goals. Attendall relevant funding source meetings, training, and events regularly to stay current on contractual-related matters. Provides support to the Preschool and Community Outreach & Services departments as needed, offering clinical guidance and interventions when situations requireadditionalexpertise. Coordinate with Development and Finance teams to prepare program budgets, financial and narrative, andtimelyreports demonstratingachievement as requiredbypublic and private funding sources. Develop,convene, manage,andmaintaineffective community partnerships and engage through Operational Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding. Analyze client satisfaction and program effectiveness (internal tools/external trends), report findings to the Executive Director, and develop new evaluation/feedback systems as needed. Provide 24-hour on-call coverage for emergencies, either directly or through delegation. Special projects and otherduties asassigned by the Executive Director. ClinicalTraining (20%) Design, implement, and oversee a clinical training and internship program for Masters-level students (MSW, MFT, PCC, etc.) that strengthens the behavioral health workforce serving older adults and unhoused community memberswith a focus on community engagement and racial diversity. Develop training curricula that align with evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and culturally responsive service models relevant to Senior mental health and homelessness. Establish andmaintainpartnerships with graduate programs, universities, and training institutions to recruit and place interns. Ensure supervision is providedin accordance withlicensing board requirementsandmaintainhigh standardsfor documentation, ethical practice, and professional development. Evaluate program effectiveness through feedback, performance assessments, and outcome measures; refine training components to ensure a high-quality learning environment and strong organizational pipeline. Agency Leadership (30%) Manage contract renewals in collaboration with Finance and Executive Directors, developing outcomes, budgets,and work plans. In consultation with the Director of Administration, recruit, interview, hire, onboard, andretainwell-qualified employees and consultants. Support frontline managers to ensure knowledge and compliance with personnel policies and procedures for all employees, volunteers, and consultants. Collaborate withthe Directorof Administration to develop training and professional development activities. Oversee the implementation of daily operating procedures, safety protocols, and existing program manuals. Regularly engage with clients and stakeholders to gain community support and to welcome input for program improvement and enhancement. Lead program-specific meetings, staff meetings, and in-service training. Serve as an active member ofthemanagement team. Minimum Qualifications: Masters Degree: Must have LMFT/LCSW/LPCC/LEP or be a Licensed Psychologist by the CA Board of Psychology or a Board-Certified Psychiatrist by the Medical Board of CA, and be licensed to supervise social workers seeking licensure. Three years of post-licensure experience as a behavioral health professional. Five or more years of progressively senior-level management and supervisory experience in a nonprofit setting. Proven ability to lead a team toward success and consistently reach required goals and obligations. Outstanding communicator (verbal and written) with an aptitude for public speaking, training, and partnership building. Proventrack recordof implementing and managing new and existing public and private grants and contracts for programs. Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Superior record with meeting deadlines and managing multiple tasks and projects. Demonstrated ability tointerface withhigh-level departmental and community leaders and represent the agency and programs at local and statewide conferences, public hearings, and other events. Must be able to work on weekends, before and after regular business hours (8:30 am to 5:00 pm) for events, outreach activities, training, and meeting deadlines. Able tomaintainconfidential,accurate, and complete records, including daily activities, monthly,quarterly,and annual reports, etc. Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, including lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, and walking up stairs Clearance through fingerprinting (Live Scan) isrequired. Valid California Drivers License, clean driving record, and insurable under the agencys policy. Compensation & Other Information: Competitive Salary: $135,000- $150,000 annually, DOE. The benefits package includes an employer-paid Kaiser or Anthem Gold health plan, dental, vision, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan after 6 months of employment, eligibility for a 4-week paid sabbatical after completing 5 years of service, and a generous holiday and vacation plan. The Clinical Program Directoris a full-time, exempt position requiring flexibility, including working evening and weekend hours. How to apply: Qualified candidates should submittheir resumes andacover letterviahttps://stmaryscenter.org/join -our-team/. The cover letter should describe your experience and perspective on the following: 1) Key factors in supporting acutely low-income Seniors to age with dignity; 2) Your approach to management and supervision, and what you like most about managing staff; 3) Your commitment to St. Mary's Centers mission. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected tostand;walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Must be able to clearly communicate with others to understand them and to be understood. Must be able to read and compose documents so that their intent is easily understood. Must be able to make public presentations, speaking to groups of 10-500 individuals. Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Must be able to effectively use a computer and telephone to conduct business. Must be able tooperateoffice equipment: telephones, copy,scannerand fax machines (and empty and load office dishwasher). Mustbe able to communicate overthe telephoneandtake notes. Must be able to attend in-person or web-based meetings, sitting, listening, and taking notes. Must be able to prepare documents, research data on websites, and work oncomputers(with mouse ortrackpad), operations up to 8 hours per day. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER St. Marys Center is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active Equal Employment Opportunity Program (EEOP).It is the stated policy of St. Mary's Center that all employees and applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, marital status, medical condition, or physical handicap. Pursuant toCalifornias Fair Chance Ordinance, we consider qualified applicants with arrest/conviction records.

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