Mental Health Program Coordinator

Stars Behavioral Health Group • Sylmar, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Program Coordinator has primary responsibility for implementing the rehabilitation program and overseeing overnight programming at the Olive View Crisis Residential Treatment Center. The role ensures that each client receives supervision, nursing care, treatment, medications, and diet in accordance with program guidelines and the client’s treatment plan. The coordinator implements and oversees regulatory requirements under guidelines set by CCL, DCHS, TJC, and other applicable bodies. The position provides direction and supervision to direct service staff and participates as a member of the leadership team.

The program is a 16-bed residential facility offering a short-term, home-like environment and 24/7 intensive treatment as an alternative to hospitalization or urgent care. Services include physical and psychological evaluations, mental health counseling, case management, life-skills and interpersonal training, and assistance locating permanent housing. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 11 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., in Sylmar, California.

Requirements

• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree required; alternatively, graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technology (LPT) program is required.
• For applicants with an associate degree: five years of full-time experience in a community mental health setting serving individuals with mental illness.
• For applicants with a bachelor’s degree: four years of full-time experience in a community mental health setting serving individuals with mental illness.
• For LVN or LPT applicants: four years of experience in a community mental health setting serving individuals with mental illness.
• One year of supervisory experience in a mental health setting.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• First Aid certification from a qualified agency, such as the American Red Cross, or obtain certification within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in Social Science, Clinical Psychology, Clinical Social Work, Rehabilitation Therapy, or a related field.
• Inpatient or residential experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• California Registered Nurse, LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC license or certification.

Responsibilities

• Implement the rehabilitation program and oversee overnight programming at the Crisis Residential Treatment Center.
• Ensure each client receives supervision, nursing care, treatment, medications, and diet according to program guidelines and the treatment plan.
• Implement and oversee regulatory requirements under applicable CCL, DCHS, TJC, and other guidelines.
• Provide direction and supervision to direct service staff.
• Participate as a member of the leadership team.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation; starting compensation of $72,750–$75,000 per year.
• Vacation and holiday pay.
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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