--- title: Director Nursing at STARS in Bakersfield, CA description: STARS is hiring for the Director Nursing role in Bakersfield, CA. Pays $150K per year. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/director-nursing-at-stars-01a0f4c3-a2be-7edb-96e1-3afb809b60a6 date: 2026-10-01T00:15:31Z og_description: Join STARS as Director Nursing in Bakersfield, CA. Pays $150K per year. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/i2fzb0.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | STARS | | **Location** | Bakersfield, CA | | **Salary** | $150K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Sep 30, 2026 | ## Description # **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:** Director of Nursing - Behavioral Health **Division/Program:** (Youth Inpatient) Psychiatric Health Facility **Starting Compensation:** 120,000 – 145,000/150,000 USD. Final salary offer will be based on experience **Working Location:** Bakersfield, CA **Working Hours/Shift:** 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. **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 ## **This position includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus, distributed in three installments:** - ## $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 ***This position is eligible for reimbursement of relocation expenses, including out-of-state applicants who are willing to relocate or are in the process of obtaining their CA license.*** **What you bring to SBHG:** **Licensure & Certifications:** - Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in California. - Valid CPR and Pro-ACT certifications (both must be obtained within 30 days of employment). **Education & Experience:** - Graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required. Your required nursing administration experience is determined by your highest degree: - **Associate’s degree:** Minimum of four (4) years in nursing administration. - **Bachelor’s Degree:** Minimum of two (2) years in nursing administration. - **Master’s Degree:** Minimum of one (1) year in nursing administration. - **Specialized & Supervisory Experience:** * At least one (1) year of psychiatric nursing supervisory experience within the past six years. * At least one (1) year of experience managing and supervising RNs delivering patient care in a behavioral health setting within the past six years. * Prior experience as a Director of Nursing in an acute psychiatric or skilled nursing setting is preferred. **Requirements:** - A valid California Driver’s License and the ability to meet agency driver eligibility criteria. **How you will make a difference: (Job Overview)** The Director of Nursing has a primary responsibility for the overall leadership, administration, and coordination of nursing services within the program. This position oversees the recruitment, training, supervision, performance management, and development of nursing staff while ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care. The role is responsible for maintaining nursing standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance; overseeing direct nursing care and healthcare services; collaborating with clinical leadership to support patient rights and treatment standards; and ensuring accurate, timely, and complete nursing documentation **Division/Program Overview:** - **Population Served (Capacity):** Children/Youth (ages 5-17), dealing with acute psychiatric symptoms. - **Facility & Setting:**16 bed facility, inpatient Psychiatric Health Facility. - **Clinical Services (Core):** Moves clients through five phases: admission; engagement; learning; stabilization and linkage to resources and aftercare. - **Length of stay:** Length of stay is typically up to 72 hours. Stay may be extended, if additional evaluation or treatment is needed. - **Skills & Services:** Intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans. **Learn more about SBHG at**: **For Additional Information:** CencalJobs@Starsinc.com ## Skills - Psychiatric Nursing - Registered Nurse - Supervision - Patient Care - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr) - Supervisory Skills - Behavioral Health ## Benefits - Professional Development - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Employee Programs ## How to Apply [Apply for this position](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/director-nursing-at-stars-01a0f4c3-a2be-7edb-96e1-3afb809b60a6?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related - [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related hubs - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 461418 jobs - [California Jobs Hiring Now](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 254084 jobs ## Browse - [Companies A–Z](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)