Clinical Wellness Manager

Clinical Wellness Manager

Full-Time Position

Creating Restorative Opportunities and Programs (CROP) is an Oakland-based nonprofit dedicated to reimagining reentry through a holistic and human-centered model. Driven by innovative approaches to education, advocacy, housing, personal leadership development, and workforce pathways, CROP works to reduce recidivism and create opportunities for justice-impacted individuals. Founded by leaders with direct lived experience in the criminal justice system, CROP’s programs aim to transform lives and heal communities.

You are a licensed clinical social worker who thrives in collaborative environments, while being self-driven enough to take initiative and own your areas of responsibility. You are driven by your deep understanding of accountability and a people-centered, trauma-informed approach to mental health and wellness. You have experience leading individual and group therapy sessions, as well as clinically supervising Associate Clinical Social Workers (ASWs) working toward licensure.

Your empathy and passion for supporting justice-impacted people shine through in your work, making you a compassionate and effective advocate for personal and systemic change.

We believe great talent comes from many backgrounds and career paths - whether you've followed a traditional career trajectory or taken a unique route to this point in your professional journey. We encourage candidates to apply even if they don't meet every qualification listed below. If you're excited about this role and our mission and think you could be a great fit, we'd love to hear from you.

As the Clinical Wellness Manager, you will support the expansion and management of mental health and wellness services for CROP's signature Ready 4 Life program. You will also serve as a liaison to CROP leadership, providing thought partnership on organization-wide trauma-informed practices, crisis response protocols, and staff training. This role blends direct clinical service with program development, supervision, and culture-building, playing an integral role in reinforcing a supportive and trauma-informed organizational structure.

• Develop and implement strategies to expand CROP’s mental health services and support for Ready 4 Life program participants

• Provide direct therapeutic services to 15-20 participants weekly

• Develop individual treatment plans and manage the successful completion of goals, including cross-departmental collaboration and documentation

• Manage participant outcome tracking, including surveys and standardized assessment tools (e.g., DERS), and program success indicators

• Develop and deliver group therapy and wellness workshop curriculum focusing on trauma, healthy relationships, emotional regulation, and navigating major life changes

• Draft standard operating procedures clarifying roles, responsibilities, reporting requirements, and other relevant details for mental health services at CROP

• Support the development and launch of an associate clinician program to recruit ASWs in the process of earning their license and accruing supervised hours

• Recruit and manage 2-3 associate clinicians to provide individual therapy to Ready 4 Life program participants

• Provide weekly individual supervision in accordance with California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) requirements, offering mentorship and guidance on caseload management

• Manage clinician program administration, including, but not limited to, case notes, documentation, and BBS/state board compliance

• Review current staff policies and provide recommendations on integrating…