Director of Nursing In-Patient Psych - Mental Health 626

Telecare Corporation
dental insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, California, Bakersfield
Mar 28, 2025
Description "They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I'd be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live..." - Client from Telecare Join Our Compassionate Team Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems. Telecare Kern Adult Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) is a 16-bed acute inpatient facility for adults 18+ experiencing a mental health illness related emergency. Admission is voluntary or involuntary (5150). What You Will Do to Change Lives The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for activities and functions related to the administration of member care systems and member care in nursing areas and departments. Shifts: Full-Time; Monday through Friday \| 8:00AM - 4:30PM, hours vary as needed Expected starting wage range is $144,122.18 - $178,020.88. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements. What You Bring to the Table (Must Have) Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and have four (4) years of experience with two (2) in psychiatric nursing and two (2) years in a supervisory capacity; OR a baccalaureate degree in nursing or a related field and two (2) years of experience and one (1) year in a supervisory capacity. o Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and have four (4) years of experience with two (2) in psychiatric nursing and two (2) years in a supervisory capacity; OR a baccalaureate degree in nursing or a related field and two (2) years of experience and one (1) year in a supervisory capacity. o At least one year of experience in nursing supervision within the last five (5) years o Master's Degree in psychiatric nursing or related field with experience in administration; or o Baccalaureate degree in nursing or related field with experience in psychiatric nursing and two (2) years of experience in nursing administration; or o Four (4) years of experience in nursing administration or supervision and with experience in psychiatric nursing. Current valid licensure as an RN in the state of operation Valid and current driver's license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver. Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc. Preferred: * An MSN degree and administrative experience in long term care What's In It For You* Paid Time Off: For Full Time Employee it is 16.7 days in your first year Nine Paid Holidays Free CEUs Coaching and mentorship Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan For more information visit: https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits EOE AA M/F/V/Disability May vary by location and position type Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview. Psych Nurse, Psychiatry, Nursing, Nurses If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible. Qualifications Education* Bachelors of Nursing (preferred) Licenses & Certifications Registered Nurse (required) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)