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Program Manager Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder Services

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Good Samaritan Hospital CA LTD PTP

Bakersfield, CA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 4 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/1/2026

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Job Description

Program Manager - Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder Services Good Samaritan Hospital
CA LTD PTP
Bakersfield, CA Job Details Full-time 6 hours ago Qualifications Psychiatry BLS Certification Bachelor's degree Substance abuse Continuous clinical improvement initiatives Working with individuals with mental health conditions Acute care Working with individuals with substance use disorders Hospital regulatory compliance
Full Job Description Description:
Under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer, and functioning at the same organizational level as the Nurse Manager, the Program Manager provides operational leadership for behavioral health and substance use disorder services, including Medical Detoxification programs and associated county and managed care contracts. The Program Manager works in conjunction with the Nurse Manager to ensure that the department meets the performance requirements and functions accordingly. The Program Manager is responsible for the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of psychosocial treatment services, therapeutic programming, care coordination processes, quality improvement activities, and regulatory compliance. The Program Manager collaborates closely with nursing leadership to ensure the delivery of safe, evidence-based, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and person-centered care. The Program Manager ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, accreditation, and contractual requirements, including CMS Conditions of Participation, California Title 22 and Title 9 regulations, DHCS and Medi-Cal requirements, CalAIM initiatives, CARF, Joint Commission standards, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services contractual requirements.
Requirements:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in behavioral health, nursing, healthcare administration, public health, social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field required. Master's degree preferred.
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
Current BLS certification required. One or more of the following licenses or certifications is preferred: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) Licensed Psychologist Registered Nurse with behavioral health experience Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LAADC) CADC-II or
CADC-III
Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor (CATC)
EXPERIENCE
Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible behavioral health and/or substance use disorder experience, including: Acute psychiatric services Medical detoxification services Regulatory compliance Quality improvement activities Staff supervision
Preferred:
Three (3) years of management experience. Experience with Medi-Cal and CalAIM programs. Experience with county behavioral health contracts. Knowledge of ASAM Criteria. Joint Commission survey experience. CARF standards and accreditation experience.