Registered Nurse Program Director

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: Registered Nurse Program Director Division/Program: Victorville: Desert Hill Crisis Residential Treatment Starting Compensation: 90,000 - 105,000 USD Per Year Working Location: Victorville, CA Working Hours/Shift: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (including on‑call consultation) 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 & Licensure: Licensure: Active, unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) license (Required). Education: Associate’s degree from an accredited school of nursing required; a Bachelor’s (BSN) or Master’s (MSN) degree in nursing is highly preferred. Credentials: Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification. Transportation: Valid California Driver's License with an eligible driving record. Meet agency driver eligibility criteria if applicable Preferred Experience: One (1) year of direct clinical experience treating individuals with mental illness. One (1) year of supervisory or nursing leadership experience within a behavioral health facility. Competencies & Compliance: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage a diverse nursing team. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with clients, staff, physicians, and community partners. Must successfully pass a mandatory background check, criminal record clearance, and drug screening. How you will make a difference : The Nursing Department Director ensures every client receives the highest quality of nursing care, treatment, and medication as ordered by the attending physician or psychiatric nurse practitioner. This position is responsible for selecting, hiring, and supervising all Nursing Department staff, while also aiding in the development of service objectives, nursing policies, and job descriptions. The Supervisor maintains leadership that aligns with agency goals and ensures departmental adherence to all governmental and stakeholder regulations. The role also involves participating in budget development and collaborating with both internal and external departments to facilitate smooth facility operations and optimize patient care. Division/Program Overview : Program: The Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) is a short-term voluntary residential facility. Population Served: Designed to help adult residents, ages 18-59, who experience a psychiatric crisis to safely stabilize, recover, and transition back to community. Facility & Setting: Short-term voluntary residential facility, 24/7 Program Clinical Services: Therapeutic and mental health services, Medication evaluation and support services, Crisis intervention Length of Stay: Short-term Skills & Transition: Pre-vocational or vocational counseling, transition back to community Skills & Services: Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services, Daily exercise and health/wellness education Learn more about SBHG at : For Additional Information: