Regional Director of Nursing - Orange County

Stars Behavioral Health Group, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous time off

Medical, dental, vision benefits

CEU opportunities

Career development

Job summary

Stars Behavioral Health Group in Irvine, CA seeks a Regional Director of Nursing for the Orange County CSU. This leadership role oversees nursing services across the East Region and collaborates with RNs, LVNs, LPTs, and program directors to ensure high-quality, compliant care.

The position emphasizes training, supervision, and program growth, with paid CEU opportunities and a strong benefits package. CA RN license and BLS CPR are required, with 2+ years mental health service and 4+ years

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing is required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Master’s degree preferred.
• CA Registered Nurse license required.
• Current BLS CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight to East Region nursing programs and ensure quality care.
• Collaborate with RNs, LVNs, LPTs, Directors and Administrators to maintain standards.
• Assist with training of newly hired nursing staff and ensure core competencies.
• Review nursing documentation for compliance and accuracy.
• Assist Administrators in selecting, hiring and supervising nursing staff.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Clinical nursing leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Master’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Partner with us in making a positive change! 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.

Job Title: Regional Director of Nursing - Orange County Division/Program: Irvine: Coastal Star Crisis Stabilization Unit

• Starting Compensation: 150,000 - 160,000 USD Per Year
• Working Location: Irvine, CA
• Working Hours/Shift: 8 Hour 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 (Qualifications)

• Education Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Master's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Experience Two (2) years direct service experience treating the mentally ill and four (4) years supervisory experience in an inpatient setting, required.
• License or Certification Registered Nurse (CA).
• Current BLS CPR certification.

How you will make a difference:

• The Regional Director of Nursing provides oversight to all East Region programs that provide nursing services.
• This position works closely with the program/agencies RN’s, LVN’s, LPT’s, Program Directors/Managers, and Administrators to ensure that quality nursing care is provided at each program/agency.
• Assists with training of newly hired nursing staff and ensures core competencies are met.
• Reviews documentation of nursing staff to ensure compliance.
• The Regional Director of Nursing will assist Administrators in selecting, hiring and supervising all nursing staff for the East Region.

Division/Program Overview

• The Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) is a place where people experiencing a mental health crisis can go to be stabilized.
• These facilities operate 24/7 to provide crisis stabilization.
• Population Served: Up to 16 adults (ages 18 and up) and 8 adolescents (ages 13 to 17).
• Facility & Setting: Can be compared to an Urgent Care Center where people often go for a medical emergency instead of going to the hospital ER.
• Patients may stay up to 23 hours.
• Clinical Services: Provides important services to those in need of immediate crisis intervention and stabilization.
• Designed to prevent psychiatric hospitalizations.
• Length of Stay: stay of up to 23 hours
• Skills & Transition: The CSU will help clients to stabilize and will also provide referrals to other needed services.
• Transportation is provided as needed.

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

For Additional Information: [e-mail]

Join an organization dedicated to improving lives and supporting those facing mental health and behavioral challenges. At Stars Behavioral Health Group, we are seeking passionate professionals ready to make a lasting, positive impact on children, youth, families, and adults across California. As a leading statewide provider, SBHG brings together over 2,000 professionals across 70+ specialized programs and 60+ locations, delivering compassionate care to more than 40,000 individuals each year.

We are committed to diversity as we believe exceptional care begins with a diverse team.

SBHG is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates LGBTQ+, cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity across every level of our organization.