Lead Behavioral Health Clinician

$105k to $115k

Chula Vista, CAPosted Oct 9, 2026

Against the United States typical range

Job description

NOW HIRING Lead Behavioral Health Clinician Chula Vista, CA Salary range: $105,000 - $115,000 Paid Holidays, and vacation.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD & 401k plans ADC Management Services is seeking an experienced Lead Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist to support a federal behavioral health program in Chula Vista, California. This is a full-time, onsite leadership position providing behavioral health services to children and adolescents while also supporting the clinical team and day-to-day delivery of services.

Key Responsibilities

The Lead Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist will: Provide behavioral health support to children and adolescents in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment Provide clinical leadership, guidance, and support to behavioral health team members Support day-to-day clinical operations and coordination of services Provide crisis intervention, assessment, and short-term behavioral health support as appropriate Apply trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches when working with vulnerable populations Collaborate with program leadership and multidisciplinary partners to support continuity and quality of services Assist with clinical oversight, staff support, and operational needs Maintain professional, ethical, and program standards in accordance with applicable requirements Support additional behavioral health and program activities as required Minimum Qualifications Candidates must meet the following requirements: Active, unrestricted, independent clinical license in any U.

S. state or territory, including LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LCPC, LMHC, Psychologist, or equivalent Minimum of 5 years of post-licensure clinical experience Minimum of 2 years of supervisory, lead, or management experience Demonstrated experience working with children and adolescents Experience supporting individuals impacted by trauma, crisis, and/or other vulnerable circumstances Strong clinical judgment, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and fast-paced environment U.

S. Citizenship Ability to work onsite in Chula Vista, California You May be Eligible for: $5,000 Sign-On Bonus To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ADC Management Services Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – disability.

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