Behavioral Health Program Director: Impact & Growth

Socket.dev; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Sick Leave Buy Back

401(k) Retirement

Scholarship Program

Qualifying Supervision for BBS Assoc./

Competitive Pay

Paid Holidays

Service Awards

Jury Duty Pay

Job summary

Crestwood is seeking a Program Director to lead and coordinate a comprehensive rehabilitation program within our behavioral health campus in California. This role focuses on ensuring adherence to policies, reporting timelines, and high-quality care delivery to clients in recovery.

The Program Director will apply DSM-5 insights, psycho-social rehabilitation concepts, and regulatory understandings to guide program development and ensure compliance with standards across the facility.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Program development

Mental health experience

DSM-5 knowledge

Regulatory familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Licensed nurse/licensed clinician

Job description

Crestwood is seeking a Program Director to lead and coordinate a comprehensive rehabilitation program within our behavioral health campus in California. This role focuses on ensuring adherence to policies, reporting timelines, and high-quality care delivery to clients in recovery.

The Program Director will apply DSM-5 insights, psycho-social rehabilitation concepts, and regulatory understandings to guide program development and ensure compliance with standards across the facility.