Mental Health Residential Director

Stars Behavioral Health Group • Downey, CA

3d • $90,000 - $100,000 • 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 with 24/7 intensive treatment designed as an alternative to hospitalization or urgent care. Clinical services include comprehensive physical/psychological evaluations, mental health counseling, and case management. Skills and 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.
• One (1) year of experience 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
• Ample vacation and holiday pay
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Additional voluntary benefits
• On-the-job training
• Access to paid CEU opportunities
• Career development programs
• 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: Manager