CRF Behavioral Healthcare

The organization operates 35 programs and serves 70 schools throughout San Diego County, providing care to more than 20,000 adults and children with serious behavioral health needs each year. Programs include crisis centers (such as Esperanza Crisis Center and Del Sur Crisis Center), wellness and recovery centers (Areta Crowell, Douglas Young, Heartland, Jane Westin, Maria Sardinas, South Bay), outpatient services, and intensive case management programs across multiple regions of San Diego County. The organization rebranded from 'Community Research Foundation' to 'CRF Behavioral Healthcare' after leadership determined the former name no longer reflected their mission, as they are neither specifically research-focused nor a foundation. Nursing roles at CRF involve working within multidisciplinary teams to assess clients' mental and physical health, develop treatment plans, assist with crisis intervention, conduct psychiatric medical assessments, provide case management and medication support services, and consult with prescribers for medication orders. Positions are available in crisis care, adult outpatient, and intensive case management settings. Some roles are hourly with scheduled shifts (including evening shifts), while others are salaried exempt positions shared across multiple program sites. Bilingual positions offer additional compensation. The organization actively recruits nurses, clinicians, and counselors, and maintains a dedicated career portal for both external applicants and current employees.

CRF's mission centers on treating, educating, and rehabilitating individuals with mental health challenges throughout San Diego County. The organization seeks employees who embrace their values and mission to serve over 20,000 adults and children annually. They emphasize work-life balance, clinical development, and community impact as core organizational priorities.