Assistant Director of Nursing

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Assistant Director of Nursing - Behavioral Health

(Youth Inpatient) Psychiatric Health Facility

110,000 –  USD Per Year

Bakersfield, CA

Schedule will include, 4 weekdays and 1 weekend day, with core hours from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Scheduling may be adjusted as needed to support program operations.

• Competitive Compensation:
  Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
• Generous Time Off:
  Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.

• 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).

A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication

• $2,500 within the first 90 days of employment
• $2,500 after six months of employment
• $5,000 upon completion of one year of employment

What you bring to SBHG (Qualifications)

Nursing Degree: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required.

• Associate's degree plus three (3) years of experience in nursing administration; OR
• Bachelor's degree plus two (2) years of experience in nursing administration; OR
• Master's degree plus one (1) year of experience in nursing administration.

Leadership

Experience:

Minimum of one (1) year of management and supervision experience overseeing nurses (such as RNs, LVNs, or LPTs) delivering patient care services within a behavioral health setting gained in the past six (6) years.

• Preferred Experience:
  
  Prior background working in an acute psychiatric or skilled nursing setting.

• Registered Nurse:
  Active, valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of California.
• CPR Certification:
  Valid CPR certification required within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Pro Act Certification:
  Valid Pro Act certification required within thirty (30) days of hire.

• Successful completion of a pre-employment health screening and tuberculosis (TB) clearance.
• Receipt of "clear" or approved Live Scan results and a criminal background clearance.
• Being at least eighteen (18) years of age or older.

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) helps oversee the delivery, coordination, and quality of client care within the Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF), ensuring all treatment services, nursing care, and medication management align with physician orders, regulatory guidelines, evidence-based practices, and company standards. Partnering closely with the interdisciplinary team, ADON drives clinical excellence, patient safety, and quality improvement while mentoring and supporting the nursing staff.

They serve as a vital clinical resource for complex decision‑making, staff development, and policy adherence.

Additionally, ADON collaborates with the Regional Director of Nursing to maintain full regulatory compliance across federal, state, and accreditation standards, actively participating in audits, surveys, incident reviews, infection control, risk management, and corrective action plans. Their operational responsibilities also encompass workforce…