Assistant Director of Nursing (RN License required) - Mental Health 643
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) is responsible for activities and functions related to the administration of members served care systems and members served care in nursing areas and departments. Employees in this role are required to participate in a structured on-call rotation, remaining accessible and prepared to respond to work-related needs within a designated timeframe. Rotations are scheduled in advance. While on-call, employees must actively monitor communications (e.g., phone, email) and respond in accordance with operational protocols. Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems. Kern Youth CSU provides short term crisis stabilization services for youth experiencing acute mental health distress. We offer rapid assessment, psychiatric support, and stabilization in a safe, supportive setting, while working closely with families and support systems to plan next steps. Our team helps connect youth to ongoing services and community resources to support continued recovery and growth.
Requirements
- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and two (2) years of experience with one (1) years in psychiatric nursing and one (1) years in a supervisory capacity; OR a baccalaureate degree in nursing or a related field and one (1) years of experience in psychiatric nursing, including one (1) year in a supervisory capacity
- Current valid licensure as an RN in the state of operation
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be CPR, BLS AHA and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certified (hands-on course) on date of employment prior to providing direct client care and maintain current certification throughout employment
- All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification.
- If the position requires driving, a valid driver’s license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment.
- Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
- Willingness to use your personal vehicle to attend meetings, etc. (weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate)
Responsibilities
- Responsible for activities and functions related to the administration of members served care systems and members served care in nursing areas and departments.
- Participate in a structured on-call rotation, remaining accessible and prepared to respond to work-related needs within a designated timeframe.
- Actively monitor communications (e.g., phone, email) and respond in accordance with operational protocols while on-call.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Nine Paid Holidays
- Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for NOC Shift)
- Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend NOC Shift)
- Free CEUs
- Free Supervision for BBS Associate License
- Coaching and mentorship
- Online University Tuition Discount
- Company Scholarships
- Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
- 401K
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
