Registered Nurse Director of Mental Health

Get to know us :

For over 100 years, Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services (VDM) has taken great pride in providing exceptional programs and services for children and families throughout LA County. VDM envisions a community where all children and families are equipped and prepared to live productive, fulfilling lives. We serve the most vulnerable in Los Angeles, many of whom have faced multi-generational inequities. Vista Del Mar is guided by core values of empowerment, equity, and excellence.

Culture :

At Vista Del Mar, our success is empowered by our staff, families, residents, and clients. We believe in the inclusion and liberation of marginalized communities, standing in unity for justice and recognizing long-standing systemic oppression. We acknowledge we are part of an unjust system and strongly advocate to change oppressive systems and the unconscious bias that affect staff, clients, and families in all communities. Vista is committed to developing a culture of healing, community care, and creating a sense of belonging. Our actions will be louder than our words.

Folks who are Black, Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQ+, of a marginalized gender, disabled, parents, are / have been system-impacted, are immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression, and / or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply.

Mission :

Vista Del Mar provides a trauma-responsive continuum of services to empower children, youth, and families in Southern California to lead fulfilling lives.

We're Hiring! Health Services Nurse Director- Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services

Join our mission-driven team at Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services in Los Angeles, CA! We're seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Health Services to lead health services across our diverse programs, including Home Study and Post Release Services (HSPRS), ORR, Vista Non-Public School, Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program, and Community Treatment Facility.

• What We Offer : Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional growth opportunities.
• Qualifications :
• Registered nurse; current CA license.
• Current California Nursing License, CPR Certification
• 2 years Psychiatric experience preferred.
• Nursing Administration and or 1 year Management / supervisory experience.
• Physical ability to independently perform basic nursing tasks and CPR.
• Ability to hear and verbally communicate with others.
• Salary : $120,000 - $130,000 annually

Overall Function : The Health Services Nurse-Director of Health Services is responsible for the Director of Health Services who provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of all health services at Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services. This role ensures high-quality medical care for clients across programs, including Home Study and Post Release Services (HSPRS), ORR Vista Haven, Vista Non-Public School, Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program, and the Community Treatment Facility. The Director oversees nursing staff, ensures regulatory compliance, and fosters collaboration between medical and program staff to support client well-being.

Reports to : Senior VP of Intensive Intervention Programs / Coordinates with Medical Director.

Essential Job Duties (other duties may be assigned) :

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Manage nursing staff across all Vista Del Mar programs, ensuring quality care, staff development, and regulatory compliance.

Analytical Skills :

Duties are of a complex nature, requiring judgements for which there may be no precedents. This job requires not only knowledgeability within an established field, but also initiating new procedures and approaches to problems that may initially prove resistant to standard remedies.

Benefit Information

Vista Del Mar's Credentials :

Our nationally recognized clinical programs have been awarded a Gold Seal by the Joint Commission, the highest level of accreditation possible. In addition, our educational facilities are fully accredited through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and our graduate degree program is recognized worldwide for its high quality of instructions.

Equal Employment Statement

Vista Del Mar is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Therefore, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Vista Del Mar will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations as part of this commitment.