Program Manager - Para Las Familias

Make a meaningful impact when you work at ECS. We want you to apply because we believe everyone can make a positive impact. We're looking for a Program Manager to lead the Para Las Familias Program - an outpatient behavioral and mental health clinic that provides bilingual early childhood mental health services to children ages 0 to 12 and their families. If you're passionate about helping children and families, developing clinical teams, and delivering high quality behavioral health services, we want to hear from you!

About the Role: The Program Manager provides clinical, operational, and fiscal leadership for the Para Las Familias Program. This position oversees a multidisciplinary team of clinical professionals providing assessments, diagnoses, behavioral interventions, and family therapy in home, childcare, preschool, and/or other community-based settings. The ideal candidate is an experienced clinical leader who can balance quality care, staff development, program operations, and contractual requirements while ensuring services remain responsive to the needs of children and families.

What You'll Do

• Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues, and diagnose disorders.
• Clinically review therapeutic treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and recommend modification of plans and diagnoses as necessary.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and contribute towards definition of treatment plans and diagnosis.
• Oversee the provision of behavior intervention services to children 0 to 12 years old in the home, preschool, and other community settings.
• Assist in the development of individualized intervention plans that incorporate attachment-based and trauma-focused issues that impact the family.
• Ensure medical records are maintained according to quality improvement guidelines and other contract requirements.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with government and non-government entities, the community, and business neighbors.
• Consult with other community, social, health, and welfare agencies.
• Monitor staff productivity and billable service expectations to ensure program sustainability and financial viability.
• Analyze productivity reports, service utilization, and revenue trends to maximize reimbursement and program performance.
• Develop strategies to increase program enrollment, retention, and revenue generation while maintaining quality standards.
• Oversee multiple program contracts, grants, and funding agreements.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual obligations, performance measures, and reporting requirements.
• Monitor contract deliverables, service targets, budgets, and outcome expectations.
• Prepare reports and presentations for executive leadership, funders, and regulatory agencies.
• Provide initial and ongoing training of all staff, volunteers, and consultants consistent with program services, goals, and objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by direct and executive management.

What We’re Looking For Education & Licensure

• Required: Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or closely related field.
• Required: California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Candidates who are actively working toward licensure may be considered, depending on program requirements.

Experience

• Minimum of five years of experience in a clinical setting, preferably working with young children and families.
• Two years of supervisory or management experience overseeing clinical, case management, or behavioral health staff preferred.
• Experience managing multiple programs, locations, or contracts simultaneously preferred.
• Additional relevant certifications helpful (e.g., CADAC, play therapy, etc.) are a plus.

Additional Requirements

• Required: Bilingual (Spanish).
• Ability to provide and oversee services in non-traditional settings such as homes, schools, and community areas.
• This position requires extensive travel throughout designated regions of San Diego County.
• Demonstrated communication skills and sensitivity to various cultural and socioeconomic groups.
• Ability to navigate a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to professional ethics and compliance with applicable federal, state, county, and ECS policies and regulations.

ECS Benefits

• $2,000 sign-on incentive
• Paid Time Off: 16 paid holidays per year, plus 2 anniversary days, and generous vacation and sick leave.
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401k retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Mileage reimbursement for eligible work-related travel.
• Paid training and opportunities for continued learning and career advancement.