Residential Program Director

Stars Behavioral Health Group • Joshua Tree, CA

23h • $85,000 - $131,860

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. Job Title: Residential Program Director Division/Program: Joshua Tree: Morongo Oasis Crisis Residential Treatment Starting Compensation: 85,000.00 USD Per Year Working Location: Joshua Tree, CA Working Hours/Shift: AM Shift JOB SUMMARY: This position has primary responsibility for implementing, directing, and supervising the Program Coordinator, Recovery Counselors, Peer Counselors, Household Coaches and Resource Specialists who provide case management, counseling, and rehabilitation and activity groups. 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 Program Director shall continue operations and carry out Administrator responsibilities during any absence of the Administrator. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must have attained the age of 18 years of age Employment is contingent on: Successfully completing a pre-employment Health Screening and a TB clearance Receipt of “clear” or approved Live Scan results and Criminal Background Clearance Education 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 licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology required. Experience Two (2) years direct service experience with the mentally ill, preferably adults. Two (2) years supervisory experience in a health care setting. License or Certification California Registered Intern Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Marriage, Family and Child Counselor (LMFT) preferred. Or Valid California LVN or LPT license. Valid California Driver’s License. First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross. Core Competencies Demonstrated ability to engage clients and families. Demonstrated understanding of psychiatric illness and its treatment as appropriate for Scope of Practice. Demonstrated understanding of Company’s Compliance Program and Code of Ethics. Demonstrated understanding of laws and regulation affecting behavioral health clinical care. Ability to perform clear and concise documentation including use of the EMR where applicable. Ability to drive to and from clients’ homes in personal vehicle if applicable. Demonstrated understanding of how to behave in a safe manner while seeing clients in the community or facility as applicable. Demonstrated ability to recognize dangerous behavior by clients and intervene as appropriate. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS REQUIRED Demonstrated use of Professional Assault Crisis Training (Pro-ACT). Demonstrated use of Standard Precautions.

Requirements

• Applicants must have attained the age of 18 years of age
• Employment is contingent on: Successfully completing a pre-employment Health Screening and a TB clearance Receipt of “clear” or approved Live Scan results and Criminal Background Clearance
• 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 licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology required.
• Two (2) years direct service experience with the mentally ill, preferably adults.
• Two (2) years supervisory experience in a health care setting.
• Valid California Driver’s License.
• First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross.
• Demonstrated ability to engage clients and families.
• Demonstrated understanding of psychiatric illness and its treatment as appropriate for Scope of Practice.
• Demonstrated understanding of Company’s Compliance Program and Code of Ethics.
• Demonstrated understanding of laws and regulation affecting behavioral health clinical care.
• Ability to perform clear and concise documentation including use of the EMR where applicable.
• Ability to drive to and from clients’ homes in personal vehicle if applicable.
• Demonstrated understanding of how to behave in a safe manner while seeing clients in the community or facility as applicable.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize dangerous behavior by clients and intervene as appropriate.
• Demonstrated use of Professional Assault Crisis Training (Pro-ACT).
• Demonstrated use of Standard Precautions.

Nice To Haves

• California Registered Intern Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Marriage, Family and Child Counselor (LMFT) preferred. Or Valid California LVN or LPT license.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the licensees concerning the operation of the facility
• Ensure the provision of services identified in each client’s individual needs and services plan or required by California Code of Regulations, Title 9, Division 1, Chapter 3, Article 3.5, Section 531 through 535 or Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 2.
• Ensures arrangements for clients to attend available community programs, when clients have needs identified in the needs and services plan which cannot be met by the facility but can be met by community programs. Such arrangements may include but are not limited to, arranging for transportation.
• Ensure arrangements for special provision of services to clients with disabilities including visual and auditory deficiencies.
• Ensure the development of an employee work schedule.
• Ensure provision of staff support to clients in the planning, preparing and service of meals.
• Ensure provision of staff and/or program support for those clients that are unable to plan, prepare and service meals.
• Ensures provision of staff support to clients in performing facility maintenance and/or cleaning activities as designated in the client’s treatment/rehabilitation plan.
• Ensure provision of staff and/or program support for those clients that are unable to perform facility maintenance and/or cleaning activities.
• Directs provision of program services to CRT clients.
• Implements a recovery based psychosocial program to optimize patient strengths, skills, and partnerships with family, community, and staff.
• Assures that client needs are met through program activities.
• Selects, trains, supervises, evaluates and disciplines assigned staff.
• Provides ongoing in-service training and continuing education on a regular basis for social services staff and for other clinical staff as needed.
• Establishes and maintains an on-going relationship with county agencies, health care facilities, placement centers and other resources necessary to affect the continuum of care for clients returning to the community.
• Represents social services and rehab on various facility committees, including Utilization Review, Peer Review and Quality Assurance.
• Assist with the discharge planning including: assessing client’s readiness for discharge and coordination planning with treatment team; making appropriate referrals for placement, case management and aftercare services; coordinates benefits (Medi-Cal) with Business Office personnel; and maintains knowledge of community resources.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation : Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
• Generous Time Off : Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
• 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 : A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication

What This Job Offers

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