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Job Title:
Administrator
Division/Program:
Kern Psychiatric Health Facility
Starting Compensation:
125000 - 155000 USD Per Year
Working Location:
Bakersfield, CA
Working Hours/Shift:
Monday - Friday 10:00am - 6:30pm
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
This position includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus, distributed in three installments:
$2,500 within the first 90 days of employment
$2,500 after six months of employment
$5,000 upon completion of one year of employment
What you bring to SBHG:
Master’s degree in a Social Science, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent related field or Associate’s degree in Nursing required.
(5) years’ full-time experience in a leadership role in a healthcare or social service setting.
Experience with seriously emotionally disturbed children/adolescents required.
Acute, inpatient mental health care experience preferred.
License or Certification Valid CPR and First Aid certification required within 30 days of hire.
Valid California Driver's License is required.
Licensed as Registered Nurse if degree is in Nursing
How you will make a difference:
Hires, trains, and supervises direct reports as assigned. Oversees the operational and clinical functions of assigned programs.
Ensures accurate oversight of documentation timelines and productivity expectations. Ensures accurate and thorough oversight of clinical services and documentation provided by all staff.
Provides oversight of clinical and operational supervision provided by Director, Coordinators and Supervisors.
Acts as a consultant to managers and staff to assist in the development of accurate and high-quality assessments and plans of care for clients and families. Develops and maintains a productive work relationship with Federal, State, County, and local agency representatives.
Partners with the Training and Quality Assurance to identify training needs and provide guidance. Provides training to Director, Coordinators and Supervisors with an emphasis on clinical oversight of direct-care staff. Provides other training as necessary and appropriate.
Partners with the Psychiatry Department to ensure their services are integrated into the clinical treatment with the highest level of quality attainable. Actively participates in and engages in the development of a highly functioning Management Team.
Participates as a member of the CS YPHF Management Team and facilitates meetings as appropriate.
Participates in the CS YPHF On Call Rotation.
Availability by phone to provide support and assistance in problem resolution.
Division/Program
24/7 inpatient involuntary program
16-bed facility for acute youth (ages 5-17), dealing with acute psychiatric symptoms
Intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans
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:
Cencaljobs@Starsinc.com

Stars Behavioral Health Group (SBHG) provides high-quality mental health and social services across California, achieving proven, impactful results. SBHG is dedicated to helping individuals overcome significant challenges and grow through change.
What Stars Behavioral Health Group Offers:
A large, stable company founded in 1988.
Recognized by the LA Business Journal as a “Best Place to Work” in Los Angeles and awarded “Top Workplaces” in the Bay Area by the Mercury News (multiple times).
An opportunity to engage in meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of children, adults, and families.
Access to some of the best training available in the industry.
Flexible schedules and a comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunities in residential, in-patient, and community-based outpatient roles.