Operations Manager
Newport Healthcare
Tustin, CA · Posted November 4, 2026
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Operations jobs in the rankings
Rankings about operations jobs
- Best cities for operations jobs #1 New York (1,429 openings)
- Best cities for operations pay after cost of living #1 Reston ($177k)
- Most requested AI skills in operations jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (2.5%)
- AI tools named most often in operations jobs #1 Claude (0.28%)
- Employers with the most operations jobs #1 Amazon (1,480 roles)
Pay compared with the market
This listing does not state pay. Across 137 open operations manager listings that state pay, the middle half runs $82,500 to $136,000 and the median is $100,000.
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How AI is used in this kind of work
Among general and operations managers, AI is already used for some of the tasks. Measured exposure for general and operations managers: 14% (some).
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About the job
What You’ll Do
The Operations Manager works in collaboration with the Clinical Operations Manager to ensure
smooth and efficient day-to-day operations at their program. As a central partner to both the clinical and operations teams, the Operations Manager helps create a safe, responsive, and healing environment that allows staff to thrive and patients to feel supported every step of the way. Key responsibilities include:
Hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising direct care staff to support the highest-quality patient care
Collaborating in the client admission process to facilitate a smooth and compassionate transition into care
Overseeing daily program scheduling to create a structured therapeutic experience for all clients
Fostering a culture of accountability and excellence by ensuring compliance with all regulatory, licensing, and safety requirements
Serving as a positive role model and mentor for direct care staff; providing feedback, coaching, and training
Becoming certified as a CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Trainer within your first 30 days, after which you’ll lead and reinforce CPI and deescalation training across assigned teams
What Makes You a Great Fit
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in behavioral health operations (required)
Minimum one (1) year of experience working with adolescents or young adults and their families in a mental healthcare setting (required)
At least two years of experience in a supervisory or management role (preferred)
Compassionate and clear leadership style that brings out the best in people
A problem-solver who can streamline processes and lean into opportunities
The courage and self-confidence to make hard decisions in a fast-paced environment
Compensation Range: $68,640-$82,576 depending on education and experience
The Operations Manager works in collaboration with the Clinical Operations Manager to ensure
smooth and efficient day-to-day operations at their program. As a central partner to both the clinical and operations teams, the Operations Manager helps create a safe, responsive, and healing environment that allows staff to thrive and patients to feel supported every step of the way. Key responsibilities include:
Hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising direct care staff to support the highest-quality patient care
Collaborating in the client admission process to facilitate a smooth and compassionate transition into care
Overseeing daily program scheduling to create a structured therapeutic experience for all clients
Fostering a culture of accountability and excellence by ensuring compliance with all regulatory, licensing, and safety requirements
Serving as a positive role model and mentor for direct care staff; providing feedback, coaching, and training
Becoming certified as a CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Trainer within your first 30 days, after which you’ll lead and reinforce CPI and deescalation training across assigned teams
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in behavioral health operations (required)
Minimum one (1) year of experience working with adolescents or young adults and their families in a mental healthcare setting (required)
At least two years of experience in a supervisory or management role (preferred)
Compassionate and clear leadership style that brings out the best in people
A problem-solver who can streamline processes and lean into opportunities
The courage and self-confidence to make hard decisions in a fast-paced environment
Compensation Range: $68,640-$82,576 depending on education and experience