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Job Title:

Program Director

Division/Program:

Irvine: Coastal Star Crisis Residential South

Starting Compensation:

90,000 USD Per Year

Working Location:

Irvine, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

AM Shift

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:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Marriage, Family and Child Counseling from an accredited college or university.

• Two (2) years direct service experience with the mentally ill, preferably adults.

• Two (2) years supervisory experience in a health care setting.

• California Registered Intern Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Marriage, Family and Child Counselor (MFCC) preferred.

• Residential experience preferred

• LVN/LPT certified required

• Valid California Driver’s License.

How you will make a difference:

This position has primary responsibility for implementing, directing, and supervising the program staff who provide therapy, case management, counseling, and rehabilitation and groups. The Program Director shall be on the premises to manage and administer the program component of the facility in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Program Director shall continue operations and carry out Administrator responsibilities during any absence of the Administrator.

Division/Program Overview:

The Crisis Residential is a short-term voluntary residential facility designed to help adults aged 18 and older experiencing a psychiatric crisis to safely stabilize, recover, and transition back to the community. Services include therapeutic and mental health services, rehabilitation and recovery services (including substance use rehabilitation), pre-vocational or vocational counseling, medication evaluation and support, daily exercise and health/wellness education, and crisis intervention.

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

For Additional Information:

EastRegionRecruitment@starsinc.com

Grade spread = 82,412.19 - 131,859.51

(In accordance with California law, the salary grade for this position is listed above. Starting pay within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.)