Ahmad Jober Tarin
Union City
Summary
Dynamic program and clinical operations leader with a proven track record in directing high-acuity mental health rehabilitation centers (MHRC). Expertise in leading multidisciplinary teams, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, and restoring regulatory compliance while stabilizing crisis operations. Renowned for cultivating high-performing teams and transforming staff through targeted coaching and development, ensuring the delivery of safe and effective care in locked residential settings. Committed to advancing mental health services through innovative strategies and a focus on quality outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
INTERIM PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Caminar / Willow MHRC
08.2025 - 02.2026
- Led day-to-day operations for a 16-bed locked MHRC serving high-acuity SMI clients, supervising 7 Mental Health Counselors, 3 Rehabilitation staff, and an Activities Director.
- Held full supervisory authority including scheduling, corrective action, hiring, termination, onboarding, and staff training.
- Conducted weekly clinical and operational supervision for all program staff and led interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Managed an annual operating budget of approximately $3.3 million, overseeing staffing allocations and program resources.
- Prepared the program for DHCS audit and resolved diagnosis-related deficiencies, restoring full regulatory compliance.
- Authored and implemented over 19 program policies and procedures (PNPs) to standardize operations and improve audit readiness.
- Managed over 36 high-risk crisis incidents involving assaultive behavior, psychiatric decompensation, and emergency interventions while on call for 17 consecutive days.
- Coordinated all emergency room transfers and Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) referrals in collaboration with BHRS, conservators, treatment teams, and emergency contacts.
- Maintained an average census of 14 out of 16 beds through effective admissions and discharge coordination.
- Identified and resolved all major workflow failures within one week of discovery, improving safety and continuity of care.
- Became certified Handle With Care restraint trainer and trained 17 staff members in crisis intervention and physical safety procedures.
- Built and sustained a high-retention team culture focused on accountability, coaching, and professional growth, achieving zero staff attrition during leadership tenure.
- Replaced punitive disciplinary approaches with performance coaching and skills-based development, converting underperforming staff into high-performing team members.
- Earned high staff trust and engagement through transparent leadership, consistent supervision, and clear performance expectations.
- Mentored staff into higher-responsibility roles through structured supervision and leadership development.
- Rebuilt program culture toward trauma-informed care and restorative practices rather than punitive enforcement.
- Received direct commendation from company CEO for exceptional program performance, citing the highest level of external praise observed in seven years.
CLINICAL DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING
Wasilah Connections
01.2020 - Current
- Designed, implemented, and facilitated psychoeducational and therapeutic programming including premarital counseling, addiction recovery, and youth workshops.
- Led curriculum development, program refinement, and community outreach initiatives.
- Oversaw program delivery standards and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
CLINICIAN
Caminar / Willow MHRC
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided individual therapy, treatment planning, and crisis intervention for high-acuity SMI clients in a locked residential program.
- Balanced direct clinical care with operational responsibilities including admissions coordination, discharge planning, and interagency case management.
- Designed and implemented a structured 16-week DBT curriculum that improved engagement and reduced behavioral escalations.
- Supported program operations through safety planning, documentation accuracy, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Utilized Credible EHR for clinical documentation, treatment planning, and regulatory reporting.
SENIOR PEER COUNSELOR (PROGRAM SUPERVISOR)
City of Fremont
08.2021 - 11.2023
- Provided clinical supervision and operational oversight for a multidisciplinary team of 13 clinicians serving an aging adult population.
- Managed documentation quality, workflow consistency, and service delivery standards.
- Supported staff development, quality assurance, and alignment with municipal program objectives.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage and Family Therapy
Western Institute for Social Research
Berkeley, CABachelor of Science - Psychology and Sociology
California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CASkills
- Program & Clinical Operations Leadership
- Budget & Resource Management ($33M)
- Staff Supervision, Hiring & Development
- High-Acuity SMI Treatment (MHRC)
- Title 9 & DHCS Compliance
- Admissions, Discharges & Bed Utilization
- Crisis Management & Risk Mitigation
- Policy & Procedure Development (PNPs)
- EHR Systems (Credible, Practice Fusion, Simple Practice)
- Restraint & Safety Training (Handle With Care)
- County, PES & Conservator Coordination
- Trauma-Informed Leadership & Culture Building
Certification
- Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT)
- All supervised hours completed; preparing for LMFT Clinical Examination
Languages
Arabic
Professional Working
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
INTERIM PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Caminar / Willow MHRC
08.2025 - 02.2026
CLINICIAN
Caminar / Willow MHRC
01.2024 - 01.2025
SENIOR PEER COUNSELOR (PROGRAM SUPERVISOR)
City of Fremont
08.2021 - 11.2023
CLINICAL DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING
Wasilah Connections
01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Sociology
California State University, East Bay
Master of Arts - Marriage and Family Therapy
Western Institute for Social Research