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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: Program Director Division/Program: Merced Crisis Residential Unit Starting Compensation: 100000 - 118000 USD Per Year Working Location: Merced, CA Working Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday Regular Business Hours 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 is eligible for our Commuter Benefit Program for: This position is eligible for commuter benefits for those who travel more than 20 miles one way from their residence to their work location.

Eligible employees approved for the Commuter Benefit Program will receive $200 per month for regular full-time employees and $100 per month for regular part-time employees

What you bring to SBHG:

Bachelor’s degree in a social science field OR Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology required

At least eight (8) years of experience in a behavioral health field, including two (2) years in a leadership role; experience must include program development for persons with severe and persistent mental disabilities.

BBS Licensed as LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or Psychologist with the ability to provide Clinical Supervision per BBS regulation Preferred Licensed as Licensed Vocation Nurse, Licensed Psychiatric Technician, or Registered Nurse if does not hold a Bachelor’s degree in a social science field

Valid California Driver’s License required plus eligibility to meet agency driving criteria required

How you will make a difference: Hires, trains, and supervises management staff and others as assigned.

Oversees the operational and clinical functions of the program.

For BBS-approved clinical supervisors: Ensures adherence to BBS requirements when providing clinical supervision to appropriate intern/associate staff. Uses in vivo supervision as appropriate.

Ensures accurate oversight of documentation timelines for the program.

Ensures accurate and thorough oversight of clinical services and documentation provided by staff.

Provides training to management staff with an emphasis on oversight of direct-care staff. Provides other trainings as necessary and appropriate.

Partners with the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatrist, and other contractors and consultants to ensure their services are integrated into the clinical treatment with the highest level of quality attainable.

Ensures timely and accurate attention to incidents and unusual occurrences related to clients enrolled in the program.

Maintains on-going relationships with other county agencies, health care facilities, placement centers and other resources necessary to affect the continuum of care for clients and families in the community.

Division/Program Overview: 24/7 inpatient voluntary program 16-bed facility for adults (ages 18-59) Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services Pre-vocational or vocational counseling Medication evaluation and support services