Program Director

Stars Behavioral Health Group • San Bernardino, CA

5d • 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 role supports the Clinical Director as needed and requires being on the premises for the hours necessary to manage and administer the program in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Program Director also continues operations and carries out the Administrator’s responsibilities during the Administrator’s absence.

The position is based in San Bernardino, California, in a short-term, voluntary, 24/7 Crisis Residential Treatment facility serving Transitional Age Youth ages 18–25 experiencing psychiatric crises. The program helps residents stabilize safely, recover, and transition back to the community. Services include therapeutic and mental health care, rehabilitation and recovery services (including substance-use rehabilitation), medication evaluation and support, crisis intervention, pre-vocational or vocational counseling, daily exercise, and health and wellness education.

Requirements

• A 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.
• A valid California nursing license (LVN, LPT, RN, or NP) is required for the nursing qualification pathway.
• A valid California driver’s license.
• First Aid certification from a qualified provider, 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) status is preferred.

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 premises for the hours necessary to manage and administer the program in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Continue operations and carry out Administrator responsibilities during the Administrator’s absence.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 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: Director