Program Director

Stars Behavioral Health Group • San Bernardino, CA

7d • $81,000 - $91,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Program Director has primary responsibility for implementing, directing, and supervising Licensed Nurses and, if applicable, the Program Coordinator, Peer Support, Household Coaches, and Resource Specialists who provide case management, counseling, rehabilitation, and activity groups. The position supports the Clinical Director as needed. The Program Director must be on the premises for the hours necessary to manage and administer the program in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and must continue operations and carry out the Administrator’s responsibilities during the Administrator’s absence.

The role is based in San Bernardino, California, and serves the TAY Crisis Residential Treatment program. This short-term, voluntary residential facility supports Transitional Age Youth ages 18–25 experiencing psychiatric crises, helping them stabilize, recover, and transition back to the community. The 24/7 program provides therapeutic and mental health services, rehabilitation and recovery services (including substance use rehabilitation), medication evaluation and support, crisis intervention, pre-vocational or vocational counseling, and daily exercise and health and wellness education.

The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., including on-call responsibilities. Starting compensation is $81,000–$91,000 per year.

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 for the nursing education pathway.
• Valid California Driver’s License.
• First Aid certification from a qualified agency, including but not limited to 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).

Responsibilities

• Implement, direct, and supervise Licensed Nurses and, if 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 in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Continue program 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager