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Job Title:
Program CoordinatorDivision/Program:
Kern Psychiatric Health FacilityStarting Compensation:
70,304 - 83,451 USD Per YearWorking Location:
Bakersfield, CaWorking Hours/Shift:
Sunday through Thursday 12:30pm- 9:00pm OR Tuesday through Saturday 12:30pm- 9:00pmWhy 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.
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]Skills Required
- Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, graduation from school of licensed vocational nursing, psychiatric technology, or registered nursing
- Four years of full-time, direct service with the mentally ill (preferably youth)
- Experience in an inpatient setting providing direct client services
- One year of leadership or supervisory experience in a health care setting
- Valid California LVN, LPT, RN, AMFT, APCC, ACSW, LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, CRTS, or RTC
What We Do
STARS is a therapist-owned and operated school contracting agency based in Arizona. They provide specialized services to public schools by employing Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Special Education Teachers, and School Psychologists. Their mission is to provide excellent services to clients while ensuring a supportive and rewarding environment for their employees, striving to be the best employer in the education and therapy sector.






