CRF Behavioral Healthcare
Hiring nurses in San Diego, CA
- $100k–$110k/yr posted pay across 7 roles
- Hiring days and evenings
From 7 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jun 30, 2026Sources
The short version
CRF Behavioral Healthcare (formerly Community Research Foundation) is a San Diego-based not-for-profit corporation that treats, educates, and rehabilitates individuals with mental health challenges.
Employer research, Jun 30, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- Psych nurses: all 7 roles
Nursing here
Benefits
CRF offers up to 19 days of PTO and up to 12 paid holidays per year (31 total paid days off) for employees regularly scheduled 30+ hours/week. Part-time employees earn Paid Sick Time. The organization provides free clinical supervision counting toward licensure, covers license renewal costs, offers a $100/month student loan contribution, and provides PSLF eligibility. Employees can choose from multiple medical plans with minimal employee cost, several dental plan options, and other standard benefits. Hourly RN pay ranges from $48.08 to $50.48 per hour, with a salaried RN position at $110,000/year.
The hard parts
Work-life balance rated only 2.6 out of 5 on Indeed reviews
Employer research, Jun 30, 2026
Pay and benefits rated below average at 2.8 out of 5 on Indeed reviews
Employer research, Jun 30, 2026
Some nursing positions require evening shifts (e.g., 3:30 pm - 12:00 am)
Employer research, Jun 30, 2026
Overall employee rating of 3.4/5 suggests moderate but not high employee satisfaction
Employer research, Jun 30, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Common questions
Which shifts are open?
Of the 5 roles with a stated shift, 2 are day shifts, 2 are evening shifts and 1 is a rotating shift.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to CRF Behavioral Healthcare, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from CRF Behavioral Healthcare
Nurse - RN Bilingual
$48–$50/hr
- RN
- 8-hour days
- Tuition reimbursement
- RN
- 8-hour 8 hour
Nurse - RN Residential Services (ESP)
$48–$50/hr
- RN
- 8-hour 8 hour
Nurse Coordinator - RN
$110,000/year
- RN
- Day shift
- Tuition reimbursement
Sources
- comresearch.org
Employer website
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