Program Director

Posted 20 Days Ago
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Bakersfield, CA, USA
In-Office
86K-97K Annually
Junior
Healthtech
The Role
Directs and coordinates a behavioral health rehabilitation program, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and timely reporting. Oversees services for individuals experiencing psychiatric crises and supports recovery-focused programming using approaches including DBT, WRAP, and trauma-informed care.
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Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery journey, then we invite you to join our Crestwood family!

For more than 50+ years Crestwood has been committed to creating innovative recovery programs and developing compassionate communities that support each client in their journey.  Our model of care focuses on a personal and self-directed process that empowers the people we serve and helps them to develop the skills to thrive!

Title: Program Director

Job Duties: The Program Director directs and coordinates the rehabilitation program. The Program Director ensures compliance with established policies and procedures of the overall program and the timely completion of respective reporting requirements. The Program Director will also develop, implement, and evaluate all orientation and educational programs for all departments within the facility.

Schedule: Full-Time

Qualifications: 

  • Must meet regulatory educational standards.
  • Bachelor’s degree and/or licensed nurse/licensed clinician. The program director shall also have at least two (2) years of experience or training in a mental health setting, one year of which shall include experience or training in program development for persons with severe and persistent mental disabilities.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of DSM-5, psycho-social rehabilitation, and recovery principles.
  • Familiarity with applicable regulatory requirements. 
  • One (1) year of full-time experience planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs in a healthcare setting, and demonstrating supervisory abilities, or two (2) years of employment with Crestwood as a Recovery Coach, Service Coordinator, or other applicable role.
  • Within three (3) months of accepting this position, the incumbent will obtain a minimum of 24 hours of continuing education focusing on planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs in a healthcare setting and mental health.
  • The incumbent will complete the Core Competencies training facilitated by the Corporate Learning and Performance team.
  • The incumbent will complete the Professional Assault Crisis Training (Pro-ACT) certification. The incumbent will ensure that all their certifications, including but not limited to Pro-ACT, are maintained current and in good standing.

Crestwood Offers Comprehensive Benefits Packages to Full-Time Employees Including:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Sick Leave Buy Back
  • 401(k) Retirement
  • Scholarship Program
  • Qualifying Supervision for BBS Associates
  • Competitive Pay
  • Paid Holidays
  • Service Awards
  • Jury Duty Pay

About the Campus: Freise Hope House, a Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) Program, provides a voluntary, short-term, safe place to land for guests experiencing a psychiatric crisis. Our guests are greeted into a warm, homelike environment, and we provide them with a variety of recovery-based tools such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP), and Trauma-Informed Approaches to help them manage their symptoms and develop skills to live effectively in the community. 

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The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay per hour at the time of posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to candidate's skills, experience, licensure, and program acuity. 
Pay Range:
$85,758—$96,512 USD

It’s About Growth! Our employees are our most valuable assets.

Did you know that at Crestwood you can gain experience at one of California’s leading behavioral health service providers? We deliver industry leading education and training that allows our team members to succeed and continue to grow their careers with Crestwood. 

Check out our Career Page to learn more about being a part of the Crestwood Family and the benefits available. https://workatcrestwood.com/

Crestwood is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We embrace all differences and are fully committed to fostering a sense of belonging for everyone. Employment and advancement opportunities are extended to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to ability during the application or recruiting process, please talk with your hiring contact/recruiter or send a request to [email protected].

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please review this link to provide information on how we collect and use your data. 

Crestwood is required to participate in the E-Verify program. To learn more, please see: E-Verify Participation,  Right to Work notices, or visit www.e-verify.gov.

Skills Required

  • Meet regulatory educational standards
  • Bachelor's degree and/or licensed nurse or licensed clinician
  • At least two years of experience or training in a mental health setting
  • At least one year of experience or training in program development for persons with severe and persistent mental disabilities
  • Demonstrated knowledge of DSM-5
  • Demonstrated knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery principles
  • Familiarity with applicable regulatory requirements
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The Company
HQ: Sacramento, CA
744 Employees
Year Founded: 1968

What We Do

Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc., is proud to be California's leading provider of mental health services, assisting thousands of clients from across the state. Our focus is on creating strong relationships with counties in which we both have a financial commitment, providing the services which are tailored to meet clients'​ specific needs, and reinforcing a common set of values that guide our practices and policies.

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