Jobot
Overview
This position supports a brand-new location as we continue expanding our impact across Santa Cruz County, bringing much-needed crisis services closer to the youth and families who need them most. If you’re passionate about helping youth navigate moments of crisis with dignity, empathy, and expert support, we invite you to join our mission of healing, resilience, and hope. Peds Psych Program Manager supervises a team of Youth Care Professionals and collaborates closely with behavioral and mental health teams to create a trauma-informed, strength-based environment for youth. The Program Manager ensures regulatory compliance, oversees crisis interventions, and supports the emotional and developmental needs of youth in care. This position is based in Santa Cruz, CA with an expectation of on-site presence including oversight of evening and weekend coverage schedules as needed. Responsibilities
Staff Supervision & Team Development: Hire, train, coach, and evaluate Youth Care Professionals; facilitate team meetings; promote a positive team culture aligned with company values. Mental/Behavioral Health Environment & Youth Engagement: Develop and maintain daily program rituals and routines; ensure youth safety, supervision, and individualized support; liaison for youth educational coordination and goal tracking. Program Compliance & Operations: Ensure adherence to Community Care Licensing (CCL), Joint Commission (TJC), and agency protocols; manage documentation, reporting, and scheduling; monitor program expenses within budget. Crisis Management & Trauma-Informed Care: Lead crisis response; provide direct support to staff and youth during emergencies; implement models such as ARC, Youth Thrive, CRM, LSCI, and ProAct; support individualized case planning with clinical and social work teams. Qualifications
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree OR one year of experience as a Youth Care Professional; two years of full-time experience with the youth population served; two years in a group home or STRTP in a social work or mental health capacity; two years of supervisory or management experience in a similar program. Must meet Community Care Licensing employment requirements; must complete STRTP Administrator Certification training. Valid California Driver’s License and clean driving record; ability to obtain DOJ/FingerPrint clearance, Child Abuse Index clearance, and TB/health clearance. Experience managing or launching 24/7 youth crisis or residential treatment programs; familiarity with Medi-Cal billing, DHCS regulations, and CCL standards; experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing publicly funded programs or contracts. Salary: $100,000 - $115,000 per year. This range is provided by Jobot; actual pay will be based on skills and experience. See recruiter for details. Benefits & Additional Information
Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching. Access to Employee Perks Program with exclusive discounts on entertainment, travel, wellness, and more. Flexible hybrid schedule with a mix of remote and in-office work. Flexible paid time off including holidays, vacation, sick leave, diversity days, and paid birthday time off. Employee assistance program with 24/7 crisis line; up to 6 counseling sessions per issue. Training opportunities and a collaborative, mission-aligned culture. Opportunity to lead meaningful initiatives that support employee wellbeing. Equal Opportunity Employer statement: Jobot provides an inclusive work environment and considers all qualified candidates without regard 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. Background checks may be required as permitted by law.
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This position supports a brand-new location as we continue expanding our impact across Santa Cruz County, bringing much-needed crisis services closer to the youth and families who need them most. If you’re passionate about helping youth navigate moments of crisis with dignity, empathy, and expert support, we invite you to join our mission of healing, resilience, and hope. Peds Psych Program Manager supervises a team of Youth Care Professionals and collaborates closely with behavioral and mental health teams to create a trauma-informed, strength-based environment for youth. The Program Manager ensures regulatory compliance, oversees crisis interventions, and supports the emotional and developmental needs of youth in care. This position is based in Santa Cruz, CA with an expectation of on-site presence including oversight of evening and weekend coverage schedules as needed. Responsibilities
Staff Supervision & Team Development: Hire, train, coach, and evaluate Youth Care Professionals; facilitate team meetings; promote a positive team culture aligned with company values. Mental/Behavioral Health Environment & Youth Engagement: Develop and maintain daily program rituals and routines; ensure youth safety, supervision, and individualized support; liaison for youth educational coordination and goal tracking. Program Compliance & Operations: Ensure adherence to Community Care Licensing (CCL), Joint Commission (TJC), and agency protocols; manage documentation, reporting, and scheduling; monitor program expenses within budget. Crisis Management & Trauma-Informed Care: Lead crisis response; provide direct support to staff and youth during emergencies; implement models such as ARC, Youth Thrive, CRM, LSCI, and ProAct; support individualized case planning with clinical and social work teams. Qualifications
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree OR one year of experience as a Youth Care Professional; two years of full-time experience with the youth population served; two years in a group home or STRTP in a social work or mental health capacity; two years of supervisory or management experience in a similar program. Must meet Community Care Licensing employment requirements; must complete STRTP Administrator Certification training. Valid California Driver’s License and clean driving record; ability to obtain DOJ/FingerPrint clearance, Child Abuse Index clearance, and TB/health clearance. Experience managing or launching 24/7 youth crisis or residential treatment programs; familiarity with Medi-Cal billing, DHCS regulations, and CCL standards; experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing publicly funded programs or contracts. Salary: $100,000 - $115,000 per year. This range is provided by Jobot; actual pay will be based on skills and experience. See recruiter for details. Benefits & Additional Information
Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching. Access to Employee Perks Program with exclusive discounts on entertainment, travel, wellness, and more. Flexible hybrid schedule with a mix of remote and in-office work. Flexible paid time off including holidays, vacation, sick leave, diversity days, and paid birthday time off. Employee assistance program with 24/7 crisis line; up to 6 counseling sessions per issue. Training opportunities and a collaborative, mission-aligned culture. Opportunity to lead meaningful initiatives that support employee wellbeing. Equal Opportunity Employer statement: Jobot provides an inclusive work environment and considers all qualified candidates without regard 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. Background checks may be required as permitted by law.
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