Manager of Pediatric Mental Health and Development (LCSW)

Family Health Centers of San Diego
$103,000-$125,000 Starting Annual Salary
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, extended sick time, retirement plan, relocation assistance
United States, California, San Diego
Jun 17, 2025
Impact Lives, Impact Community Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 90 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 1.1 million healthcare visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff. We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Clinical Manager for Infant and Early Childhood Services to lead our clinical team in delivering exceptional care to children during their most critical developmental years. This is a meaningful opportunity to shape the social, emotional, and behavioral well-being of children from birth to age five. Our team of licensed and license-eligible clinicians provides evidence-based, relationship-focused dyadic interventions that support both young children and their caregivers. As a member of our Pediatric Developmental Services Department, you will join a dedicated, multidisciplinary team offering a comprehensive range of services tailored to the unique needs of each child and family. In addition to infant and early childhood mental health services, the department provides developmental screening and assessment, parent coaching, and specialized therapies, including occupational, physical, and speech-language therapy-to promote healthy development and address identified developmental concerns. The Clinical Manager will oversee behavioral health services including programs funded by grants (e.g., Healthy Development Services) and those covered by insurance (e.g., Parent Early Childhood Support Services). This role is vital to ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and supporting program growth and sustainability. As a key leader within the department, the Clinical Manager will be responsible for supervising clinical services, guiding operations (in partnership with administrative managers) and supporting staff, and maintaining a small caseload to provide direct care to pediatric patients. If you are a committed leader with deep expertise in infant mental health and early childhood development, we invite you to bring your passion and skills to a team devoted to helping children and families thrive. Location Details Address: 1809 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92113 (Primary address for department) Other locations in Central and East Regions include: HDS Central, Logan YCC, El Cerrito FHC East County Wellness Center, HDS-SVE. Clinic Hours: Vary. Clinical managers are onsite typically 8am-5pm Mon-Fri Pediatric Development Services: https://www.fhcsd.org/pediatric-developmental-services/ Healthy Development Services: https://www.fhcsd.org/Healthy-Development-Services/ Services Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YI7PJHkVnE Duties and Responsibilities Provide on-site supervision of the mental health services to children up to 5yrs old Help mothers increase access to infant development and maternal-child bonding services Provide supervision to Associate Therapists Build positive relationships, inspire others to perform at a higher level Prepare career development plans and retain an accountable workforce Serve as the on-site manager, as appropriate Provide direct care counseling sessions to assigned patients Complete all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner Performs initial assessment and on-going care Participates in the development of individualized care plans Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team Coordinate with Case Managers and patient support staff Connect patients to internal/external resources as appropriate Coach and counsel staff and administer appropriate disciplinary action in a timely manner Provide/ensure staff receive all new hire and annual trainings on time Oversee administration of integrated care activities at assigned clinics to include data collection and report generation Track site access and utilization rates Monitor show rates by provider and location; develop strategies to increase parent engagement Monitor referral activity, access and goals for monthly qualified visits Stay up to date on Medi-Cal guidelines and billing requirements, Stay informed and disseminate, as appropriate, updates from the Board of Behavioral Services regarding regulations. Prepare reports and documentation for grant compliance and continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives. Ensure programs meet federal and state regulations, including HRSA, CAPTA, IDEA Part C, and Medicaid EPSDT guidelines, as appropriate Monitor quality metrics, including developmental screening rates and referral follow-through. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for service coordination Develop and maintain training manual/guidelines for staff Conduct peer reviews Performs other duties as assigned Requirements Current California state clinical licensure as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or 3 years of experience in a social service/behavioral health field 1yr of leadership experience in mental health care setting Ability to provide clinical supervision to associate therapists Possession of First Aid/CPR certificate issued by an authorized agency Ability and means to travel as needed in a timely manner within San Diego County Pay and Benefits $103,000-$125,000 Starting Annual Salary $5,000 Hiring Bonus Multiple external student loan assistance programs Retirement Plan with 50% Employer Match Annual Raises, CEU Stipend, and Career Growth Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance $3,000 in Relocation Assistance Employee Discounts, Wellness Programs, Pet Insurance, and more Thank you for your interest in exploring employment opportunities with FHCSD's Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) We hope to hear from you! #IndMentalHealth In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base range for this position, exclusive of fringe benefits. $103,000.00 - $123,000.00 If you are hired at Family Health Centers of San Diego, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, jurisdictional requirements, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to these factors - we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on our benefits offerings is available here: FHCSD Wellness - Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)