Clinical Program Manager

Clinical Program Manager

Million Little | Santa Clarita, CA + Los Angeles County (Field-Based)

Use Creativity to Break Cycles of Trauma

Million Little is a nonprofit providing trauma-informed, creative arts programs for youth impacted by incarceration, system involvement, and adversity. We are seeking a Clinical Program Manager to lead programs serving Transition-Age Youth (16–25) across correctional and community settings.

How to Apply

Submit your resume, cover letter, and training sample to career@millionlittle.com

Compensation & Growth

• $64,000 – $67,000 annually
• Mileage reimbursement
• Leadership role with direct influence on program design and quality
• Opportunity to grow within a small, mission-driven organization

Salary Note:

This role is structured for candidates seeking meaningful leadership experience, hands-on program impact, and growth into senior program leadership. Licensed candidates with strong experience are encouraged to apply.

Position Summary

The Clinical Program Manager provides leadership and operational oversight for the organization’s Intervention and Reentry Programs serving Transition-Age Youth (TAY, ages 16–25). This role ensures programming in correctional and community settings is trauma-informed, ethically grounded, culturally responsive, and aligned with organizational values of integrity, accountability, compassion, and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Supervise and support artists/facilitators, oversee deliverables, ensure compliance and quality, and contribute to strategic planning.
• Clinical Oversight: Provide reflective supervision, uphold trauma-informed and youth-centered practices, guide ethical decision-making, and review documentation for rigor.
• Staff Development: Conduct site visits, lead team meetings, evaluate performance, and foster staff wellness.
• Training: Design and deliver trainings on trauma-informed care, SEL integration, de-escalation, and related topics; maintain organized training materials.
• External Relations: Partner with community agencies, represent the organization professionally, and ensure communications uphold confidentiality and integrity.

Qualifications

Education: Master’s in Social Work (MSW), MFT, Art Therapy, or related behavioral health field.

Licensure: California LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or ATR-BC strongly preferred.

Experience

• 3–5 years with vulnerable or justice-involved youth.
• 3+ years of supervisory and training experience required.
• Correctional facility experience strongly preferred.

Core Competencies

• Humanity & Integrity: Ethical, transparent, and youth-centered leadership.
• Accountability: Strong organization, follow-through, and documentation.
• Emotional Steadiness: Composure under stress.
• Creativity & Growth: Integrates expressive arts, welcomes feedback, strives for excellence.

Work Environment

• Direct work with justice-involved youth in correctional and community settings.
• Must maintain professionalism in high-pressured or unpredictable environments.

Travel & Physical Requirements

• Frequent travel across LA County; must have reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and insurance.
• Able to lift and transport up to 40 lbs of materials.

Employment Requirements

• Background checks, probation training, valid auto insurance, proof of work authorization, and any required health clearances (TB, COVID-19).