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Discovery Behavioral Health

Ambulatory · Torrance, CA

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Discovery Behavioral Health workplace

On the floor

What the day-to-day looks like

Setting
Ambulatory
Shifts hiring now
Nights 3

Benefits

The employer references access to continuing education programs and trainings as part of employment, and emphasizes a culture of caring for employees.

The city

Living in Torrance, CA

Torrance sits in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, offering a balanced suburban feel with coastal proximity. Spanning roughly 20 square miles, it provides a quieter alternative to central LA. Major medical employers are nearby, making it practical for nurses seeking Southern California living without dense urban congestion.

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State price level · California
11% above the national average
State index 110.7 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$2,280/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$116,217/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

Who they are

Discovery Behavioral Health (DBH) is a behavioral health treatment organization with 3,000+ employees serving nearly 4,000 patients across the United States.

  • Ambulatory · Torrance
  • Hiring nights
More about Discovery Behavioral Health

The Torrance, California location operates as an outpatient behavioral health facility providing psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment. DBH serves diverse patient populations including adolescents, adults, LGBTQ+ and gender-diverse individuals, veterans and active-duty military, first responders, and families. Nursing professionals at DBH work in an outpatient psychiatric setting, with roles involving direct clinical services for a variety of psychiatric conditions. The organization emphasizes a 'culture of caring' that extends to both patients and employees, and offers continuing education programs and trainings. The Torrance location specifically seeks Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners for part-time roles (2-3 days per week) involving psychiatric care, with a preference for experience in substance use disorders and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). DBH's growth trajectory and multi-state presence offer nurses opportunities within a expanding behavioral health network.

Discovery Behavioral Health's mission is centered on 'helping hurting people heal with personalized, proven and lasting care.' The organization values a 'culture of caring' that extends equally to patients and employees. DBH maintains a formal DEI Charter emphasizing diversity (celebrating unique attributes), equity (fair treatment and access), and inclusion (authentic participation). Their Discovery for Life™ program reflects a lifetime commitment to patients through the Discovery 365™ digital continuing care platform. Core values include wholeness, strength, and resilience, with an emphasis on community-based, recovery-focused behavioral health services.

Working here

Culture and working life

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What to consider

The good

  • Formal culture of caring extending to both patients and employees
  • Continuing education programs and training opportunities
  • Established DEI Charter with commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Diverse patient populations offering varied clinical experience including adolescents, veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals, and first responders
  • Lifetime patient commitment through Discovery for Life™ and Discovery 365™ programs
  • Growing multi-state organization with career advancement potential

The hard parts

  • Part-time positions (2-3 days per week) may not suit nurses seeking full-time employment

The reality check

Before you decide

Quick facts

Relationship
Direct employer
Roles last seen active
Sep 5, 2026
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Open roles

Current openings at Discovery Behavioral Health

Refreshed throughout the day.

LPN (Night shift)

$30/hr

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Scotrun, PA · Posted 6 days ago

  • LPN
  • 12-hour nights
  • CEU allowance
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LPN (Night shift)

$30/hr

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Tobyhanna, PA · Posted 6 days ago

  • LPN
  • 3 (12 hours shifts) 7 PM - 7 AM or 6 PM to 6 AM, Including weekends
  • CEU allowance
Apply

LPN (Night shift)

$30/hr

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East Stroudsburg, PA · Posted 6 days ago

  • LPN
  • 12-hour nights
  • CEU allowance
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Nursing - Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

$80/hr

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Torrance, CA

  • APRN
Apply
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