Mental Health Residential Director

Stars Behavioral Health GroupDowney, CA
Onsite

About The Position

This position has primary responsibility for implementing, directing, and supervising the Recovery Counselors, Peer Counselors, Household Coaches and Resource Specialists who provide case management, counseling, and rehabilitation and activity groups. Serves as the back-up for the Administrator and supports Clinical Director, as needed. The Program Director shall be on the premises the number of hours necessary to manage and administer the program component of the facility in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The facility is a 16-bed residential facility offering a short-term, home-like environment. 24/7 intensive treatment is designed as an alternative to hospitalization or urgent care. Clinical Services include comprehensive physical/psychological evaluations, mental health counseling, and case management. Skills & Transition services include life-skills and interpersonal training, paired with dedicated assistance for locating permanent housing.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, or Marriage, Family and Child Counseling from an accredited college or university.
  • Two (2) years of full-time work experience in a community program that serves clients who have a mental illness.
  • Experience in the direct provision of services to clients, of which one (1) year must be in the position of supervising direct care staff.
  • Valid California Driver’s License.
  • First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross or obtain certification within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

  • Master’s degree preferred or Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology required.
  • California Registered Intern Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Marriage, Family and Child Counselor (LMFT) or Valid California LVN or LPT license.

Responsibilities

  • Implementing, directing, and supervising Recovery Counselors, Peer Counselors, Household Coaches and Resource Specialists.
  • Providing case management, counseling, and rehabilitation and activity groups.
  • Serving as the back-up for the Administrator.
  • Supporting the Clinical Director, as needed.
  • Managing and administering the program component of the facility in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Generous Time Off
  • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
  • On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
  • Career development programs designed to help you grow.
  • Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
  • Employee Recognition & Rewards
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