Clinical Program Manager

Community Counseling Center

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San Luis Obispo, CA, us on site Until 8/23/2026 First posted March 22, 2025 Last posted March 22, 2025
Job description

The Community Counseling Center (CCC) is a mental health safety net contributor and preventative care provider of professional, affordable psychotherapy for the economically disadvantaged and under-insured residents of the Central Coast. CCC offers three distinct therapy programs to support psychological healing and emotional well-being.

The Clinical Program Manager will provide supervision and operational oversight for Community Counseling Center (CCC) programs and services. The CPM must be comfortable supervising counseling and Administrative personnel and implementing procedures and practices in program delivery that meet ethical standards and are aligned with the agency mission. The CPM will report to the Executive Director and Clinical Committee Chairperson.  The headquarters and clinic located downtown San Luis Obispo will be the primary workspace for the CPM. Minimal travel is required to community-based satellite offices and K-12 sites throughout the county.

Responsibilities include:

  • Provide individual and group clinical supervision to associate/intern and practicum level therapists to maintain program standards and quality.  

  • Coordinate and monitor licensed and pre-licensed counselor case loads, flow of intakes/ assessments, and clinical volunteer utilization, so that clients are seen in a timely manner and appropriately matched to counselor skill levels.

  • Ensure adherence to clinical standards, quality standards and agency mission

  • Support Clinical Committee Chair and take responsibility for the creation of meeting agendas, policy procedure, in-service training, and continuing education opportunities sponsored by the agency.

  • Coordinate with the Clinical Committee to review and update policies and procedures as necessary.

  • Serve as advice and counsel on clinical standards and agency procedures to the Executive Director, CCC staff and clinical supervisors.

  • Assist the Executive Director and Clinical Committee in volunteer screening, selection and placement.

  • Serve as training and workshop coordinator.  Identify needs, plan and schedule as appropriate:

    • Orientation and training for new pre-licensed and licensed applicants

    • In-service training workshops for CCC volunteer counselors

    • CEU workshops for clinical professionals in the community

  • Assist Administrative staff and Executive Director with program data required for monthly reports and grant applications, including outcomes measures and surveys.

  • Coordinate counseling services between partner agencies to ensure most appropriate client services.

Required:  

  • Current clinical license PhD, LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC experience for at least 5 years

  • Certification to supervise PhD, AMFT, and/or ASW pre-licensed therapists and recent supervisory experience

  • Clinical program management experience, minimum 2 years.

  • Professional liability insurance.

  • Demonstrated leadership and organization skills and communication ability to lead a large team and heavy workload effectively.

Desired:

  • Supervisory experience in social service agency or clinical administration

  • Experience coordinating and collaborating with local mental health organizations

  • Bi-lingual, Spanish speaking

  • CCC supervisory experience with Clinical Committee participation

  • Full-time (40 hours per week)
  • $35.00-$40.00 per hour witrh employee sponsored health insurance benefits
  • Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume 
About this role

Summary

Supervise clinical staff, oversee programs, ensure quality, coordinate services, and support staff development.

Job title

Clinical Program Manager

Experience level

5+ years

Industry

mental health

Location requirements

San Luis Obispo, CA, on-site, minimal travel allowed

Salary

$35.00-$40.00 per hour

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

clinical licensesupervisionprogram managementleadershipcommunication

Preferred skills

bilingual Spanishcollaborating with mental health organizationssupervisory experience in social services

Specializations

supervisionclinical standardsprogram managementmental health
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Luis Obispo, CA, USA

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