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Regional Director of Nursing - Orange County

Stars Behavioral Health Group logoStars Behavioral Health GroupIrvine: Coastal Star Crisis Stabilization UnitFull timePosted 3d ago
  • BLS

About the job

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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:

Regional Director of Nursing - Orange County

Division/Program:

Irvine: Coastal Star Crisis Stabilization Unit

Starting Compensation:

150,000 - 160,000 USD Per Year

Working Location:

Irvine, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

8 Hour AM Shift

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

  • Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing required.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Master's degree in Nursing preferred.

Experience

  • Two (2) years direct service experience treating the mentally ill and four (4) years supervisory experience in an inpatient setting, required.

License or Certification

  • Registered Nurse (CA)
  • Current BLS CPR certification

How you will make a difference

The Regional Director of Nursing provides oversight to all East Region programs that provide nursing services. This position works closely with the program/agencies RN’s, LVN’s, LPT’s, Program Directors/Managers, and Administrators to ensure that quality nursing care is provided at each program/agency. Assists with training of newly hired nursing staff and ensures core competencies are met. Reviews documentation of nursing staff to ensure compliance. The Regional Director of Nursing will assist Administrators in selecting, hiring and supervising all nursing staff for the East Region.

Division/Program Overview

The Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) is a place where people experiencing a mental health crisis can go to be stabilized. These facilities operate 24/7 to provide crisis stabilization.

Population Served: Up to 16 adults (ages 18 and up) and 8 adolescents (ages 13 to 17).

Facility & Setting: Can be compared to an Urgent Care Center where people often go for a medical emergency instead of going to the hospital ER. Patients may stay up to 23 hours.

Clinical Services: Provides important services to those in need of immediate crisis intervention and stabilization. Designed to prevent psychiatric hospitalizations.

Length of Stay: stay of up to 23 hours

Skills & Transition: The CSU will help clients to stabilize and will also provide referrals to other needed services. Transportation is provided as needed.

Learn more about SBHG at : https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For Additional Information:

mlawrence@starsinc.com

From Stars Behavioral Health Group's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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