Aspiranet
Overview
Program Director I – Behavioral Health (CALAIM, ECM, CS, and CHW Services)
Location:
On-Site – Turlock, CA (Hybrid)
Schedule:
Full-Time | Exempt
Department:
Behavioral Health
Reports to:
Division Director
Pay Range:
$80,000 – 90,0000
Hiring and Retention Bonus:
$750 / $750
Aspiranet is seeking a mission-driven Program Director to lead our Behavioral Health division with a special focus on 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. If you’re passionate about transforming care delivery and improving lives, we welcome you to join our team.
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 encountered 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.
How to Apply
Join us in building brighter futures.
Apply today: www.aspiranet.org/careers
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Location:
On-Site – Turlock, CA (Hybrid)
Schedule:
Full-Time | Exempt
Department:
Behavioral Health
Reports to:
Division Director
Pay Range:
$80,000 – 90,0000
Hiring and Retention Bonus:
$750 / $750
Aspiranet is seeking a mission-driven Program Director to lead our Behavioral Health division with a special focus on 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. If you’re passionate about transforming care delivery and improving lives, we welcome you to join our team.
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 encountered 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.
How to Apply
Join us in building brighter futures.
Apply today: www.aspiranet.org/careers
Pro Tip: Create an account in our portal to get started—it’s quick, easy, and the first step to making a difference.
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