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Job Description

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:

Program Coordinator

Division/Program:

Kern Psychiatric Health Facility

Starting Compensation:

70,304 - 83,451 USD Per Year 

Working Location:

Bakersfield, Ca

Working Hours/Shift:

Sunday through Thursday 12:30pm- 9:00pm OR Tuesday through Saturday 12:30pm- 9:00pm

Why Join Our Team? 

  • 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 you bring to SBHG: 

  • Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, graduation from school of licensed vocational nursing, psychiatric technology, or registered nursing required.
  • Four (4) years of full-time, direct service with the mentally ill, preferably youth required.
  • Experience in an inpatient setting giving direct client services required. 
  • One (1) year of leadership or supervisory experience in a health care setting preferred. 
  • Valid California LVN, LPT, RN, AMFT, APCC, ACSW, LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, CRTS, or RTC preferred

How you will make a difference: 

  • Hires, trains, and supervises youth counselors, and other staff as assigned. Provides new hire and ongoing training to all supervisees. 
  • Coordinates and directs activities of the PHF with other departments, as needed  
  • Provides consultation to the Training department, jointly with the Director of Nursing and the Clinical Director, for orientation and continuing childcare education. 
  • Ensures that the PHF is in compliance with all Federal, State and local regulations pertaining to Patient’s Rights. Responsible for reviewing, investigating and providing recommendations for client and family grievances. 
  • Reviews Youth Counselor documentation for accuracy and provides feedback as necessary. 
  • Participates as a member of the CS YPHF Management Team and facilitates meetings as appropriate. Coordinates program education on topics as designated by Administrator, Clinical Director, and/or Director of Nursing. Attend safety meetings, clinical organization meetings and other meetings as assigned by Administrator, Clinical Director, and/or Director of Nursing. 

How you will make a difference: 

  • Hires, trains, and supervises nursing staff and provides direction to other program staff as needed
  • Supervises the direct nursing care provided by all nursing staff, ensuring alignment with Director of Nursing standards and expectations.
  • Develops and maintains service objectives, standards of nursing practice, nursing policy and procedure manuals, and written job descriptions for all nursing personnel as part of the Director of Nursing leadership scope.
  • Oversees physical healthcare services provided by primary care physicians and emergency services provided through local hospitals, fulfilling key Director of Nursing responsibilities.
  • Provides nursing care as described in the Registered Nurse job description, as needed to supplement nursing staffing and services.
  • In collaboration with the Clinical Director, ensures that the YPHF is in compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations pertaining to nursing care and treatment, clinical mental health services, and Patient’s Rights.
  • Ensures accurate, complete, and appropriate nursing care plans and other nursing documentation are generated and maintained in a timely manner in the medical record.
  • Coordinates and is responsible for monthly licensed nursing meetings; attends and participates in Organized Clinical Meeting, Clinical Department Head, and Department Head Meetings.
  • Participates in the On Call Rotation and may provide coverage for direct care shifts and other shifts within their licensure/certification.

Division/Program Overview:  

  • 24/7 inpatient involuntary high acute psychiatric program
  • 16-bed facility for acute youth (ages 5-17), dealing with acute psychiatric symptoms
  • Intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans
  • Available for contracting Central Valley counties
  • Moves clients through five phases: admission; engagement; learning; stabilization and linkage to resources and aftercare

Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For Additional Information:

[email protected]

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