Director of Nursing - Behavioral Health

This Behavioral Health position at Stars Behavioral Health Group is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Stars Behavioral Health Group lists compensation for this physician position at $120k to $135k annually.

This position is based in Bakersfield, California.

Key skills and qualifications: Nursing administration, Psychiatric nursing, Staff supervision, Clinical compliance, Policy development, Patient rights advocacy, Acute care, Crisis management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: The Director of Nursing oversees nursing staff, ensures compliance with clinical regulations, and manages nursing practice standards within a youth inpatient psychiatric facility. They also provide direct nursing care as needed and coordinate clinical meetings to maintain high-quality patient treatm...

Benefits package: Sign-on bonus ($10,000), Relocation stipend, Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, Paid CEU opportunities, Career development programs, Supervision for BBS hours. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.