“They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live...” - Client from Telecare 

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals with complex needs in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems. 

Program Type: Supportive Housing

To Make Referrals: All referrals to Kearny Vista PSH are prioritized and matched by the region’s Coordinated Entry System. 

# of Units: 142

Who We Serve: Adults experiencing chronic or literal homelessness and have a disabling condition substantially limiting one or more major life activities (as defined by HUD Category 1).

About the Program: In partnership with San Diego Behavioral Health Services and San Diego Housing Commission, Telecare offers onsite supportive and case management services for persons residing at Kearny Vista Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH). 

Service participation is voluntary and not a requirement of residing at Kearny Vista. Telecare works with tenants to engage them in services according to their behavioral health and case management needs. Services are provided throughout the community based on preference: on-site in Kearny Vista PSH community space; in individual units; in the supportive service office; or in the community, if appropriate. These services focus on housing stability and retention, including but not limited to: 

Outreach and engagement services addressing housing stabilization and case management needs.  Behavioral health assessment, screening, care coordination, and referrals for residents at high risk, in need of more intensive behavioral health services to maintain housing.  Addressing ongoing behavioral health care coordination needs.  Offering site-wide community integration opportunities (BBQs, celebrations, tenant education, and other groups).

The Licensed Administrator manages all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the Program.  This involves ensuring regulatory compliance and actively overseeing quality assurance performance improvements.  Additionally, the Administrator collaborates with all corporate departments and outside consultants and represents the Program to State/County agencies, community partners, and consumer groups. 

Expected starting wage range is $118,995.46 - $147,000.20.  Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges.  The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed.  Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have) 

     Must have valid and current LCSW, LMFT, LPCC with CA BBS       Four (4) years of experience in an administrative management position in a health care setting       Two (2) years of responsibility for supervision of professional staff, budgeting, program planning, and licensing 

What’s In It for You*  

     Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan       Paid Time Off: For FT Employee it is 16.7 days in your first year       Nine Paid Holidays       Career growth opportunity: company has grown 10%+ yearly for the past 5 years       For more information visit: https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits

What You Will Love About Working at Telecare  

     Culture of power-with not power-over        Your contribution is valued        Opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of clinical professionals        Personal commitment to the mission from your team and colleagues       Diverse mental health program types with lifelong career advancement opportunities 

What You Will Love About Working at Telecare  

     Acts as culture carrier; creates and supports program culture and culture initiatives.        Manages all strategic planning activities of the Program with the primary goal of ensuring ongoing effectiveness of the Program       Ensures that the program is meeting or exceeding clinical quality expectations and outcomes       Develops and maintains a productive work relationship with State and local agency partners; actively participates in meeting customer needs and adapting to changing customer and community needs at all times; acts as liaison between the Program and State/County customers and community partners       Maintains healthy staffing patterns for all departments. Which includes directing the recruitment, candidate selection, partnering with internal Employee Relations, and when necessary, disciplinary action within the Program.       Manages the Program within allocated budgetary parameters and collaborates in the development of the fiscal budget       Provides Clinical supervision upon request       Practices psychotherapy for the purpose of assessment, diagnosis and treatment of individuals, couples, families and groups specifically related to license (social work, counseling, marriage and family, or substance abuse) [for Arizona Programs] 

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability  

*May vary by location and position type 

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview. 

Administrator, Program Director, Program Manager, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor 

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.