Program Director – Licensed Therapist

Location: Pomona, CA
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday, Flexible Schedule (must work 8 hours per day). This includes two evenings from 5PM to 9PM.

About Us:

We are a compassionate organization dedicated to supporting the personal growth and development of all Parents, Children, and Youth through trusted programs that promote broad engagement and strengthen families. We offer a welcoming environment where parents, caregivers, and their children can receive support, guidance, and resources to help them navigate personal concerns and challenges.

Learn more about Parents Anonymous^®:  https://parentsanonymous.org/ 

Learn more about the CA and National Parent and Youth Helplines: https://caparentyouthhelpline.org 

https://nationalparentyouthhelpline.org

Position Overview:

Parents Anonymous® Inc. is seeking one full-time qualified passionate Mental Health Clinical Supervisor to serve as our Director of our United Mental Health Promoters (UMHP) program in SPA 3. You will lead and support a team of dedicated peers to promote mental health outreach, education and prevention for targeted populations, fostering relationships with community-based organizations, and promoting wellness in the community.

Learn more about the United Mental Health Promoters (UMHP) program: https://dmh.lacounty.gov/resources/united-mental-health-promoters/

• Lead and support a Supervisor, Senior promoter, and 6 Peers to maintain program quality and achieve outcomes.
• Perform supervisory duties, including reviewing timesheets, managing job performance, interviewing applicants, and training staff.
• Advise, coordinate, and conduct clinical assessments for participants as needed.
• Assist in developing and managing outreach, community engagement, and client support services plans.
• Create outreach activities for various populations, including ages birth to 5, DCFS, juvenile justice, elderly 65+, the unhoused population, transitional age youth, and LGBTQIA+ communities.
• Oversee Peer Support drop-in groups, including trauma-informed activities such as art, dance, drumming circles, mindfulness activities, etc.
• Educate targeted populations on Mental Health Awareness, COVID Prevention, Domestic Violence Prevention, and Community Violence Prevention.
• Plan and actively engage in outreach activities through in-person and virtual outreach.
• Promote all Evidence-Based Parents Anonymous® Programs through outreach and peer support with diverse parents, children, and youth.
• Create and maintain partnerships with community-based organizations to expand community linkage.
• Advocate and embrace the vision, mission, and goals of Parents Anonymous®.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary to fulfill agency and/or program requirements.

• Active and valid registration with BBS as an LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC.
• Must have some program management experience, preferred.
• Must work 2 evenings a week and weekend hours as needed.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.
• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working directly with diverse Parents, Children & Youth up to age 25.
• Strong alignment with the Vision and Mission of Parents Anonymous® Inc.
• Commitment to the philosophy and theory of change of Parents Anonymous® including mutual support, parent leadership, shared leadership®, and personal growth and change.
• Well-developed computer skills.
• Ability to work at community outreach events on weekends as needed.
• Willingness to be flexible to fulfill the requirements of the position
• Must be culturally responsive, responsible, and able to seek assistance from supervisor when crises arise.
• Must embrace the philosophy and theory of change of Parent Anonymous including mutual support, parent leadership, shared leadership, personal growth and change.
• Must have a driver’s license to visit families and children if needed.
• Must embrace and promote the Vision, Mission, and Goals of Parents Anonymous Inc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 – $105,000.00 per year

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance