LVN / LPT Program Director
About The Position
The LVN / LPT Program Director leads the program component of the Desert Hill Crisis Residential Treatment facility in Victorville, California. The role implements, directs, and supervises Licensed Nurses and, where applicable, the Program Coordinator, Peer Support, Household Coaches, and Resource Specialists who provide case management, counseling, rehabilitation, and activity groups. The Program Director supports the Clinical Director as needed, is present on site for the hours necessary to manage and administer the program in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and carries out Administrator responsibilities during the Administrator’s absence. The Crisis Residential Treatment program is a short-term, voluntary, 24/7 residential service for adults ages 18–59 experiencing psychiatric crises. Services support stabilization, recovery, and transition back to the community, and include therapeutic and mental health services, medication evaluation and support, crisis intervention, rehabilitation and recovery services (including substance use rehabilitation), pre-vocational or vocational counseling, daily exercise, and health and wellness education.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work, Psychology, or Marriage, Family and Child Counseling from an accredited college or university, or graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Valid California nursing license (LVN, LPT, RN, or NP) required.
- Valid California Driver’s License.
- First Aid certification from a qualified provider, including agencies such as the American Red Cross.
- Two years of direct service experience with people with mental illness, preferably adults.
- Two years of supervisory experience in a health care setting.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
Nice To Haves
- California Registered Intern Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Marriage, Family and Child Counselor (LMFT) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Implement, direct, and supervise Licensed Nurses and, where applicable, the Program Coordinator, Peer Support, Household Coaches, and Resource Specialists.
- Oversee staff who provide case management, counseling, rehabilitation, and activity groups.
- Support the Clinical Director as needed.
- Be on the premises for the hours necessary to manage and administer the program component in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Continue operations and carry out Administrator responsibilities during the Administrator’s absence.
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits.
- Vacation and holiday pay.
- On-the-job training and access to paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs.
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals, where applicable.
- Employee recognition and rewards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
