Program Coordinator

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.

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.

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