Clinical Wellness Manager
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.
For this role, there are a few essential requirements:
We're especially excited about candidates who bring experience and capabilities these areas:
This full-time, exempt position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, holidays, and paid time off. The salary range for this position is $95,000-110,000 per year, depending on experience.
40 hours per week, hybrid position allowing for remote work but requiring regular presence in our Oakland office. Hours of employment are flexible to accommodate the staff person’s schedule, as well as the schedule of our fellows; some evening work will be expected, but the general schedule will be 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday. This role will require occasional travel to local partner sites and facilities in support of participant services in both the Bay Area and Southern California.
This role is supervised by the Director of Reentry and will directly supervise 2-3 ASWs (or equivalent).
This role is primarily performed in an office setting, with occasional presence at community events and partner organizations. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
CROP is committed to hiring talented and qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds for all of its roles, with an emphasis on uplifting the proximate leadership of talent with criminal records. CROP believes that the gathering and celebration of unique backgrounds, qualities, abilities and cultures strengthens our workplace and supports the success of our programs. CROP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expressions,, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, conviction history, immigration status, or any other status.
Please submit a resume and cover letter.
Applications will be received and reviewed until 10/30/2026. After this time, we may continue to review applications on a rolling basis, however, encourage candidates to apply before the deadline and/or as soon as possible. If you have any questions about the application or the position, please contact Rebecca Hultberg Shuler at rebecca@socialservicestaffing.com.
Former President Barack Obama tweeted about one of CROP's programs on New Year’s Day 2021: "And here’s a story that reminds us of the power of fresh starts, community, and the good that’s in all of us, across the country and around the world.” @BarackObama
CROP Organization equips justice-involved people with the resources they need to thrive upon reentry by offering personal leadership development, pathways to family sustaining careers in tech, housing solutions, and community connections. This comprehensive support empowers people to strive for the best in themselves while inspiring hope for families and bringing healing within communities.
The CROP Organization is comprised of proximate leaders who have more than 100 years of collective experience with the criminal justice system. Informed by lived experience in prison, formal education, and intense dedication to make a positive impact, CROP drives holistic social transformation by democratizing opportunity, reducing recidivism, and increasing public safety.
