Program Coordinator

Posted:
6/4/2026, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Bakersfield, California, United States ⋅ California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Product

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:

Program Coordinator

Division/Program:

Kern Psychiatric Health Facility

Starting Compensation:

70,304 - 83,451 USD Per Year 

Working Location:

Bakersfield, Ca

Working Hours/Shift:

Sunday through Thursday 12:30pm- 9:00pm OR Tuesday through Saturday 12:30pm- 9:00pm

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: 

  • Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, graduation from school of licensed vocational nursing, psychiatric technology, or registered nursing required.
  • Four (4) years of full-time, direct service with the mentally ill, preferably youth required.
  • Experience in an inpatient setting giving direct client services required. 
  • One (1) year of leadership or supervisory experience in a health care setting preferred. 
  • Valid California LVN, LPT, RN, AMFT, APCC, ACSW, LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, CRTS, or RTC preferred

How you will make a difference: 

  • Hires, trains, and supervises youth counselors, and other staff as assigned. Provides new hire and ongoing training to all supervisees. 
  • Coordinates and directs activities of the PHF with other departments, as needed  
  • Provides consultation to the Training department, jointly with the Director of Nursing and the Clinical Director, for orientation and continuing childcare education. 
  • Ensures that the PHF is in compliance with all Federal, State and local regulations pertaining to Patient’s Rights. Responsible for reviewing, investigating and providing recommendations for client and family grievances. 
  • Reviews Youth Counselor documentation for accuracy and provides feedback as necessary. 
  • Participates as a member of the CS YPHF Management Team and facilitates meetings as appropriate. Coordinates program education on topics as designated by Administrator, Clinical Director, and/or Director of Nursing. Attend safety meetings, clinical organization meetings and other meetings as assigned by Administrator, Clinical Director, and/or Director of Nursing. 

Division/Program Overview:  

  • 24/7 inpatient involuntary high acute psychiatric program
  • 16-bed facility for acute youth (ages 5-17), dealing with acute psychiatric symptoms
  • Intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans
  • Available for contracting Central Valley counties
  • Moves clients through five phases: admission; engagement; learning; stabilization and linkage to resources and aftercare

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

For Additional Information:

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