This position is fully in person. No hybrid. No remote work. Program office is located at 2105 W. March Lane, Suite 2, Stockton, CA 95207.
At Telecare Corporation, we believe the strength of our organization sits in the hands of our leaders. We are seeking a California-licensed behavioral health leader to oversee Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) Program #639 in Stockton, California — a high-impact community-based crisis program supporting individuals experiencing behavioral health emergencies across San Joaquin County.
This is an opportunity for a clinically strong, operationally savvy, recovery-oriented leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about behavioral health crisis response, community partnerships, and building strong multidisciplinary teams.
Required Qualifications- Master’s degree in Social Services or related behavioral health field
- Current California licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, PhD, or PsyD
- Minimum two (2) years of post-licensure experience
- Minimum two (2) years managing behavioral health services
- Minimum two (2) years providing crisis management services
- Experience supervising clinical or multidisciplinary staff
- Experience with data collection systems, reporting, and operational oversight
- Experience providing presentations, trainings, and community engagement
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required background checks, health screenings, and license verification
Expected starting salary range: $131,379.02 – $162,256.35
Starting pay is based on licensure, experience, and qualifications above minimum requirements. Geographic differentials apply.
What’s In It for You- Nine (9) Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Leave
- Free CEUs
- Coaching, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities
- Tuition discounts and company-sponsored scholarships
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
San Joaquin MCRT provides mobile behavioral health crisis response services to individuals experiencing acute psychiatric and behavioral health emergencies within the community. The program works collaboratively with county partners, healthcare systems, law enforcement, hospitals, and community agencies to deliver immediate crisis intervention and stabilization services.
Recovery-Centered Behavioral Health ServicesThe program utilizes a recovery-focused, person-centered approach that emphasizes stabilization, dignity, community integration, and reducing unnecessary hospitalization whenever possible. Services are designed to support individuals experiencing serious mental illness, behavioral health crises, and co-occurring conditions in the least restrictive environment.
High-Acuity, Fast-Paced LeadershipThis program operates within complex, high-pressure community settings requiring a confident and responsive leader who can effectively support crisis teams, manage operational demands, navigate community partnerships, and lead through rapidly evolving situations.
Multidisciplinary Team LeadershipThe Administrator oversees approximately 35 employees and leads a multidisciplinary behavioral health team focused on crisis intervention, clinical excellence, operational performance, and community collaboration.
Meaningful Community ImpactThis role provides the opportunity to directly influence behavioral health crisis services within San Joaquin County while helping shape community-based alternatives to hospitalization and incarceration.
The Role: Program AdministratorThe Program Administrator serves as the senior operational and clinical leader for San Joaquin MCRT. This leader is responsible for the overall success of the program while ensuring excellence across Telecare’s Four Pillars of Performance:
- Clinical Quality Excellence
- Workforce Engagement
- Customer Satisfaction
- Financial Security
This role requires participation in a structured on-call rotation, remaining accessible and prepared to respond to crisis situations and operational needs within established protocols.
What You’ll DoClinical & Crisis Leadership- Provide executive oversight of all clinical and operational aspects of MCRT #639
- Lead crisis response operations and support field-based behavioral health interventions
- Ensure regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and operational excellence
- Provide clinical supervision and leadership to multidisciplinary staff
- Conduct W&I 5150 Holds
- Support crisis prevention and intervention practices
- Oversee data collection, reporting systems, and operational analytics
- Recruit, mentor, develop, and retain a high-performing crisis response team
- Foster a culture grounded in Telecare’s mission, values, and recovery philosophy
- Guide staffing models, workforce engagement, and accountability
- Support leadership development and team performance initiatives
- Serve as liaison to county agencies, healthcare systems, law enforcement, and community stakeholders
- Represent MCRT #639 in meetings, trainings, presentations, and community forums
- Adapt program operations to evolving county and community needs
- Support collaboration across behavioral health and emergency response systems
- Manage the program within approved budgetary parameters
- Partner in operational and fiscal planning initiatives
- Ensure responsible use of resources while maintaining high-quality service delivery
EOE AA M/F/V/Disability
If job posting references any sign-on bonus, internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare within the previous 12 months may not be eligible.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Social Services or related behavioral health field
- Current California licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, PhD, or PsyD
- Minimum two years of post-licensure experience
- Minimum two years managing behavioral health services
- Minimum two years providing crisis management services
- Experience supervising clinical or multidisciplinary staff
- Experience with data collection systems and reporting
- Experience providing presentations and community engagement
Telecare Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee ownership via an ESOP grants eligible staff shares at no cost, making equity participation straightforward and built into total rewards. Program information highlights that this enables employees to share in the company’s financial growth.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) program includes an automatic company contribution for eligible employees after one year of service. Together with the ESOP for eligible groups, this signals a strong emphasis on long‑term financial support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid Days Leave increases with tenure and is complemented by paid holidays, jury duty, and bereavement leave. Leave can be used for vacation, sick time, or personal matters, broadening practical flexibility.
Telecare Corporation Insights
What We Do
Telecare is a family- and employee-owned company that has been treating individuals with serious mental illness since 1965. We specialize in innovative, outcomes-driven services for high-risk individuals with complex needs.
