Program Coordinator

Stars Behavioral Health Group • Bakersfield, CA

5d • $70,304 - $83,451 • Onsite

About The Position

Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare. This is a 24/7 inpatient involuntary high acute psychiatric program, a 16-bed facility for acute youth (ages 5-17), dealing with acute psychiatric symptoms. We offer intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans and are available for contracting with Central Valley counties. We move clients through five phases: admission; engagement; learning; stabilization and linkage to resources and aftercare.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, graduation from school of licensed vocational nursing, psychiatric technology, or registered nursing required.
• Four (4) years of full-time, direct service with the mentally ill, preferably youth required.
• Experience in an inpatient setting giving direct client services required.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of leadership or supervisory experience in a health care setting preferred.
• Valid California LVN, LPT, RN, AMFT, APCC, ACSW, LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, CRTS, or RTC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Hires, trains, and supervises youth counselors, and other staff as assigned.
• Provides new hire and ongoing training to all supervisees.
• Coordinates and directs activities of the PHF with other departments, as needed.
• Provides consultation to the Training department, jointly with the Director of Nursing and the Clinical Director, for orientation and continuing childcare education.
• Ensures that the PHF is in compliance with all Federal, State and local regulations pertaining to Patient’s Rights.
• Responsible for reviewing, investigating and providing recommendations for client and family grievances.
• Reviews Youth Counselor documentation for accuracy and provides feedback as necessary.
• Participates as a member of the CS YPHF Management Team and facilitates meetings as appropriate.
• Coordinates program education on topics as designated by Administrator, Clinical Director, and/or Director of Nursing.
• Attend safety meetings, clinical organization meetings and other meetings as assigned by Administrator, Clinical Director, and/or Director of Nursing.
• Hires, trains, and supervises nursing staff and provides direction to other program staff as needed.
• Supervises the direct nursing care provided by all nursing staff, ensuring alignment with Director of Nursing standards and expectations.
• Develops and maintains service objectives, standards of nursing practice, nursing policy and procedure manuals, and written job descriptions for all nursing personnel as part of the Director of Nursing leadership scope.
• Oversees physical healthcare services provided by primary care physicians and emergency services provided through local hospitals, fulfilling key Director of Nursing responsibilities.
• Provides nursing care as described in the Registered Nurse job description, as needed to supplement nursing staffing and services.
• In collaboration with the Clinical Director, ensures that the YPHF is in compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations pertaining to nursing care and treatment, clinical mental health services, and Patient’s Rights.
• Ensures accurate, complete, and appropriate nursing care plans and other nursing documentation are generated and maintained in a timely manner in the medical record.
• Coordinates and is responsible for monthly licensed nursing meetings; attends and participates in Organized Clinical Meeting, Clinical Department Head, and Department Head Meetings.
• Participates in the On Call Rotation and may provide coverage for direct care shifts and other shifts within their licensure/certification.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Generous Time Off
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
• Professional Growth Opportunities: 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree