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Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc.

Program Director

bakersfield, CA

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About this opportunity

Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. lists this Program Director opportunity in bakersfield, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery journey, then we invite you to join our Crestwood family!

For more than 50+ years Crestwood has been committed to creating innovative recovery programs and developing compassionate communities that support each client in their journey. Our model of care focuses on a personal and self-directed process that empowers the people we serve and helps them to develop the skills to thrive!

Title

Program Director

Job Duties

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.

Schedule

Full-Time

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.

Crestwood Offers Comprehensive Benefits Packages to Full-Time Employees Including

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Sick Leave Buy Back

401(k) Retirement

Scholarship Program

Qualifying Supervision for BBS Associates

Competitive Pay

Paid Holidays

Service Awards

Jury Duty Pay

About the Campus

Freise Hope House, a Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) Program, provides a voluntary, short-term, safe place to land for guests experiencing a psychiatric crisis. Our guests are greeted into a warm, homelike environment, and we provide them with a variety of recovery-based tools such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP), and Trauma-Informed Approaches to help them manage their symptoms and develop skills to live effectively in the community.

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The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay per hour at the time of posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to candidate's skills, experience, licensure, and program acuity.

Pay Range:: $85,000 USD - $96,000 USD

It’s About Growth!

Our employees are our most valuable assets. Did you know that at Crestwood you can gain experience at one of California’s leading behavioral health service providers? We deliver industry leading education and training that allows our team members to succeed and continue to grow their careers with Crestwood.

Check out our Career Page to learn more about being a part of the Crestwood Family and the benefits available.

Crestwood is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. Employment and advancement opportunities are extended to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to ability during the application or recruiting process, please talk with your hiring contact/recruiter or send a request to

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please review this link to provide information on how we collect and use your data.

Crestwood is required to participate in the E-Verify program. To learn more, please see: E-Verify Participation, Right to Work notices, or visit

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Worksite address

bakersfield, CA, 93399, US

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