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Clinical Program Manager

Clinical Program Manager

Muir Wood Adolescent & Family ServicesRiverside, CA, US
8 days ago
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  • Full-time
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Job Description

Job Description

Description :

$10k Sign-On BONUS for licensed therapist! In addition, some relocation assistance is available.

About Muir Wood

Muir Wood is a leading provider of residential behavioral health treatment for adolescents ages 12–17. We operate 17 Joint Commission-accredited programs across California, including locations in Sonoma County, Clovis, and Riverside. Our programs specialize in treating mental health and substance use disorders, offering a safe, structured, and compassionate environment that supports long-term healing for teens and their families. Each campus integrates individualized therapy, family systems work, and accredited education, all grounded in clinical excellence and a deep commitment to whole-family recovery.

Position Summary

The Clinical Program Manager is a licensed clinician (LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, PhD / PsyD) responsible for both clinical and operational leadership of a 6-bed residential treatment home. Reporting to the Clinical Director, this role maintains a small direct care caseload (2–3 clients), facilitates clinical groups, provides direct clinical supervision to associates and ensures high-quality therapeutic services for adolescents and families.

The Program Manager is accountable for the quality and oversight of all clinical services delivered in the home, while also managing daily operations to keep the house safe, structured, and admit-ready. In partnership with the Clinical Director and Care Coordinator Manager, this role supports hiring, onboarding, and training of teammates, ensures staffing schedules align with budget and coverage needs, and fosters a trauma-informed, collaborative environment that supports healing and family recovery.

Requirements : Key Responsibilities

House Operations & Flow

  • Lead daily operations of the 6-bed residential program, ensuring a safe, therapeutic, and structured milieu.
  • Monitor admissions, discharges, and transitions, coordinating with the CD and CCM to maintain continuity of care.
  • Act as the point of escalation for milieu, client / family, or operational issues, ensuring timely resolution.
  • Maintain compliance with licensing, accreditation, and organizational standards.

Direct Care Services

  • Carry a caseload of 2–3 clients for weekly individual and family therapy.
  • Facilitate weekly clinical groups and provide coverage as needed.
  • Supervise associate therapists and oversee quality of all clinical services.
  • Fulfill all other direct care and administrative responsibilities to ensure quality clinical care.
  • Participate in Utilization Review process through ongoing interface with Muir Wood’s UR team and completing periodic peer reviews to support optimal authorizations and length of stay.
  • Staffing, Hiring & Training

  • Partner closely with the Clinical Director (CD) and Care Coordinator Manager (CCM) on hiring, onboarding, and training of therapists, recovery counselors, and direct care staff.
  • Ensure the house is staffed and admit-ready at all times. Support and maintain house schedules that balance staff coverage with budgeted labor hours.
  • Leadership & Team Support

  • Lead daily shift huddles and weekly house meetings to align staff on client care and program priorities.
  • Provide real-time coaching, feedback, and support to recovery counselors and direct care staff without being their formal supervisor.
  • Collaborate with therapists, medical staff, and the CD to ensure consistent, trauma-informed care delivery.
  • Participate in weekly on-call rotation, supporting both Muir Wood residential programs.
  • Quality & Compliance

  • Ensure documentation, milieu practices, and staff routines meet regulatory and accreditation standards.
  • Track and review house-level metrics, incidents, and staffing patterns to inform improvements.
  • Maintain the program in an audit-ready state at all times.
  • Qualifications

  • Master’s or Doctorate degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field.
  • CA licensed required — LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, PhD / PsyD
  • Eligible to provide clinical supervision to associate therapists.
  • 3+ years' experience in adolescent residential or acute behavioral health settings.
  • Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, milieu management, co-occurring disorders, case conceptualization, treatment planning, and coordination of care with internal and external providers.
  • Experience with program operations, including staffing, scheduling, and compliance.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Compensation

  • $105,000-$125,000 based on education and experience.
  • Benefits

  • Medical / Dental / Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401k + Match
  • PTO / Sick Pay
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee Discount Marketplace
  • Company-provided mobile phone and laptop
  • Attention

    All staff positions require an extensive LiveScan background check as a part of the hiring process. Pre-Employment Background Checks Include Licensing, Criminal and Motor Vehicle Reports, etc.Muir Wood Adolescent & Family Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type relating to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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