Job Description
Telecare Corporation
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Administrator, Kern County PHF (Psychiatric Health Facility)
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Bakersfield, CA
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Company Background
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Founded in 1965 by a psychiatrist, a psychiatric nurse, and a businessman, Telecare was built on a simple but powerful belief: people living with serious mental illness can recover and thrive. From the beginning, we’ve focused on delivering personalized, recovery-centered care in settings that feel safe and supportive, empowering individuals to take charge of their futures.
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As a family- and employee-owned company, With more than 5,000 employees, Telecare partners with counties, states, and health plans across California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, and Nebraska to deliver a full continuum of behavioral healthcare—from inpatient treatment to community-based services—for individuals with the most complex needs.
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Our Purpose and Impact
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At Telecare, we hold hope for those who cannot yet hold it for themselves, walking alongside clients as they navigate some of life’s most difficult challenges. Many of the people we serve face intersecting crises, including serious mental illness, substance use, justice involvement, homelessness, and housing instability.
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Our approach is client-centered, relationship-driven, and deeply collaborative, helping individuals feel safe, supported, and empowered to build meaningful, lasting change. When clients feel engaged, they discover new possibilities for themselves, their health, and their futures.
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Our Culture and Commitment
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Working at Telecare isn’t just a job – it’s a calling. Our teams show up every day with curiosity, compassion, and courage, supporting each other as fiercely as we support the people we serve. We work shoulder-to-shoulder in an environment that values diverse perspectives and encourages every team member to grow as a professional and leader.
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Guided by our values of service, respect, growth, partnership, security, and excellence, we continuously innovate to deliver care that transforms lives. At Telecare, how we help is who we are—and together, we go above and beyond to create lasting impact for individuals, families, and communities.
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Expected starting salary range: $134,060.10 - $165,567.54. 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.
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What You Will Do to Change Lives
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The Administrator provides overall operational, clinical, and financial leadership for the program and plays a vital role in advancing Telecare's mission. This leader oversees day-to-day operations while ensuring excellence across Telecare's Four Pillars of Performance: Clinical Quality, Workforce Engagement, Customer Satisfaction, and Financial Security.
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The Administrator leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for delivering exceptional client care while partnering with corporate departments, community stakeholders, county and state agencies, consultants, and consumer advocacy groups to ensure program success.
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The Administrator partners closely with corporate departments, outside consultants, state and county agencies, community organizations, and consumer advocacy groups to ensure program success. This position participates in a structured on-call rotation. While on call, the Administrator must remain accessible and respond to operational issues within established response time expectations.
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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).
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The Ideal Candidate
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You are an experienced behavioral health leader who combines operational discipline with genuine compassion for those living with serious mental illness. You inspire high-performing teams, build strong partnerships with county and community stakeholders, and lead with accountability, humility, and a commitment to recovery-oriented care.
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What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)
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- Master's degree in Social Services or related field with applicable state licensure
- Four years of experience in an administrative management position in a health care setting
- Two years of responsibility for supervision of professional staff, budgeting, program planning, and licensing
- Understanding of community mental health services, psychiatric rehabilitation concepts, and the recovery philosophy of care
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Current (or ability to obtain upon hire) CPR, First Aid, and CPI certification
- Valid driver's license, proof of personal automobile insurance, and willingness to use a personal vehicle for local business travel (mileage reimbursed at the current IRS rate)
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Additional Requirements
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All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual or local requirements may apply
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What’s In It For You
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- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacation and personal needs .
- Nine paid holidays plus shift differentials where applicable.
- Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship
- Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
- Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
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Join Our Compassionate Team
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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.