RN Residential Program Director/Nursing Supervisor

Valley Star Behavioral Health, Inc.

Joshua Tree, California

Posted Sep 4

Shift and hours: 8-⁠hour days5 shifts · 40 hours a week
Unit and setting: Psych · Behavioral Health
License: RN licenseCalifornia Nursing License
Term: Permanent

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What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for California staff rolesCalifornia staff postings that state pay run $71k/yr to $199k/yr, the middle half $94k/yr to $153k/yr, across 3,751 postings.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Vacation pay
Holiday pay
Paid CEU opportunities

The role and schedule

On call: On-call rotation

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Valley Star Behavioral Health, Inc.

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Scheduling

CMRT clinician: Tuesday-Saturday 11:30 PM-8:00 AM. RN Program Director: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-5:30 PM including on-call consultation.

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Job Title

RN Residential Program Director

Division/Program

Joshua Tree: Morongo Oasis Crisis Residential Treatment

Starting

Compensation

100,000 - 110,000.00 USD Per Year

Working Location

Joshua Tree, CA

Working Hours/Shift

Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (including on-call)

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 & Licensure

Master’s degree in social work, Psychology, or Marriage, Family and Child Counseling from an accredited college or university.

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.

California Registered Intern Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Marriage, Family and Child Counselor (LMFT) preferred.

Valid California Nursing License (LVN, LPT, RN, NP) required

Valid California Driver’s License.

First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross.

Experience

Two (2) years direct service experience with the mentally ill, preferably adults.

Two (2) years supervisory experience in a health care setting.

Safety & Compliance

Must have attained the age of 18 years of age

How you will make a difference

This position has primary responsibility for implementing, directing, and supervising Licensed Nurses and if applicable, Program Coordinator, Peer Support, Household Coaches and Resource Specialists who provide case management, counseling, and rehabilitation and activity groups. Supports Clinical Director, as needed. The Program Director shall be on the premises with the number of hours necessary to manage and administer the program component of the facility in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Program Director shall continue operations and carry out Administrator responsibilities during any absence of the Administrator.

Division/Program

Overview

Program: The Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) is a short-term voluntary residential facility.

Population Served: Designed to help adult residents, ages 18-59, who experience a psychiatric crisis to safely stabilize, recover, and transition back to community.

Facility & Setting: Short-term voluntary residential facility, 24/7 Program

Clinical Services: Therapeutic and mental health services, Medication evaluation and support services, Crisis intervention

Length of Stay: Short-term

Skills & Transition: Pre-vocational or vocational counseling, transition back to community

Skills & Services: Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services, Daily exercise and health/wellness education

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

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In Joshua Tree, CA

Joshua Tree, CA

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Life in Joshua Tree, CA

NeighborhoodsSettling in the Morongo Basin usually means weighing the distinct personalities of communities along California Highway 62. The unincorporated town of Joshua Tree offers a bohemian, creative pocket close to the park's West Entrance, while nearby Yucca Valley provides suburban residential enclaves like Joshua Tree Highlands, Monument Manor, Joshua Cove, and Friendly Hills. Joshua Tree Highlands is an established, quiet hillside neighborhood favored by mature residents and remote workers, while Friendly Hills is widely regarded locally as a top residential choice. Further east, Twentynine Palms serves as a practical, value-oriented hub near military facilities and full healthcare services.

Settling in the Morongo Basin usually means weighing the distinct personalities of communities along California Highway 62. The unincorporated town of Joshua Tree offers a bohemian, creative pocket close to the park's West Entrance, while nearby Yucca Valley provides suburban residential enclaves like Joshua Tree Highlands, Monument Manor, Joshua Cove, and Friendly Hills. Joshua Tree Highlands is an established, quiet hillside neighborhood favored by mature residents and remote workers, while Friendly Hills is widely regarded locally as a top residential choice.

Further east, Twentynine Palms serves as a practical, value-oriented hub near military facilities and full healthcare services.

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As of Oct 8, 2026Source 1: coastline840.com Source 2: ficustree.ai Source 3: reddit.com

Getting aroundThe Morongo Basin is overwhelmingly car-dependent, with California Highway 62 serving as the primary commercial and commuter spine connecting Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree, and Twentynine Palms. Local public transit is sparse, though Morongo Basin Transit offers select fixed bus stops and routes across the corridor. While local commutes within the high desert average around twenty-two minutes, healthcare workers traveling between the basin and lower desert facilities in places like Palm Desert often face drives of roughly an hour to two hours each way. Navigating unpaved desert backroads also requires caution with soft sand, ruts, and unfamiliarity with driving during rare desert rainstorms.

The Morongo Basin is overwhelmingly car-dependent, with California Highway 62 serving as the primary commercial and commuter spine connecting Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree, and Twentynine Palms. Local public transit is sparse, though Morongo Basin Transit offers select fixed bus stops and routes across the corridor.

While local commutes within the high desert average around twenty-two minutes, healthcare workers traveling between the basin and lower desert facilities in places like Palm Desert often face drives of roughly an hour to two hours each way. Navigating unpaved desert backroads also requires caution with soft sand, ruts, and unfamiliarity with driving during rare desert rainstorms.

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As of Oct 8, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: ficustree.ai Source 3: quora.com Source 4: youtube.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation revolves directly around Joshua Tree National Park, an expansive preserve spanning hundreds of thousands of acres across the Mojave and Colorado desert ecosystems. Residents spend cool mornings scrambling boulders, rock climbing, and tackling scenic trails like the steep summit of Ryan Mountain. Nighttime stargazing is world-class thanks to the park's status as an International Dark Sky Park with minimal light pollution. Campgrounds like Ryan Campground offer immersive wilderness nights, though mid-day summer hiking becomes unsafe when temperatures soar.

Outdoor recreation revolves directly around Joshua Tree National Park, an expansive preserve spanning hundreds of thousands of acres across the Mojave and Colorado desert ecosystems. Residents spend cool mornings scrambling boulders, rock climbing, and tackling scenic trails like the steep summit of Ryan Mountain.

Nighttime stargazing is world-class thanks to the park's status as an International Dark Sky Park with minimal light pollution. Campgrounds like Ryan Campground offer immersive wilderness nights, though mid-day summer hiking becomes unsafe when temperatures soar.

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As of Oct 8, 2026Source 1: nps.gov Source 2: whimsysoul.com Source 3: bontraveler.com Source 4: youtube.com

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Living in Joshua Tree

Relocating to Joshua Tree offers healthcare professionals a complete departure from coastal California bustle, replacing traffic and noise with wide desert horizons, towering boulders, and dark, starry skies. Daily life along the California Highway 62 corridor revolves around distinctive pockets: Yucca Valley's established neighborhoods like Joshua Tree Highlands and Friendly Hills, the arts-forward town of Joshua Tree near the national park's West Entrance, and Twentynine Palms, which houses full municipal amenities and hospital services. Outside work, nurses can hike Ryan Mountain, grab tacos at Red Dog Saloon, or catch outdoor sets at Pappy & Harriet's in Pioneertown. The trade-offs require real intentionality, however. The high desert is car-dependent with minimal public transit, summer temperatures frequently exceed 110 degrees, and many local eateries shutter early in the week. Commutes down into Palm Desert or the Coachella Valley can stretch past an hour. For clinicians drawn to open space, rugged outdoor recreation, and an independent creative community, Joshua Tree delivers an authentic, slow-paced sanctuary.

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As of 2026-05Source 1: coastline840.com Source 2: ficustree.ai Source 3: whimsysoul.com Source 4: quora.com

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