Mental Health Center of San Diego
Hiring organization · Based in La Jolla, California 92037
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See 2 open roles- 2
- open roles, live count
- 5.0
- Google rating
The city
Living in San Diego, CA
San Diego pairs year-round beach weather with a laid-back outdoor lifestyle that makes it easy to trade scrubs for surfboards after a shift. Balboa Park offers trails and museums, while neighborhoods like Hillcrest give nurses walkable dining and nightlife options.
Browse roles in San Diego- Metro price level · San Diego area
- 12% above the national average
- BEA index 111.9 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $2,313/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $108,077/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
Mental Health Center of San Diego is a mental health facility located in La Jolla, California, operating as an inpatient residential treatment setting. The organization provides behavioral health and substance use treatment services to clients in the San Diego area.
More about Mental Health Center of San Diego
Nursing and healthcare technician roles at this facility involve close, individualized work with clients, including medication observation, documentation, health status monitoring, and coordination of medical appointments. Nursing staff work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team including Nurse Practitioners, a Medical Director, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), and Case Managers. The CNA and healthcare technician roles emphasize medication management oversight, client health assessment, and accountability among staff for daily care duties.
Why nurses stay
How they describe the culture
What nurses say in reviews
Indeed reports an overall rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews. Detailed sub-ratings are: Work-life balance 2.5/5, Pay and benefits 3.0/5, Job security and advancement 2.6/5, Management 2.2/5, and Culture 2.2/5. Reviewers highlighted a supportive environment and fair pay as positive aspects, while areas for improvement include support from managers, ability to meet personal goals, and sense of belonging. Glassdoor also lists reviews for this employer (6 reviews) but detailed content was not accessible. Overall, employee sentiment trends below average, with particularly low scores for management and workplace culture.
The good
- Supportive environment noted by some reviewers
- Fair pay for the job according to some employee feedback
- Collaborative multidisciplinary team including Nurse Practitioners, Medical Director, LMFTs, and Case Managers
- Individualized client care model allowing close patient interaction
The hard parts
- Low management rating of 2.2 out of 5 on Indeed, indicating widespread dissatisfaction with leadership
- Workplace culture rated poorly at 2.2 out of 5, with reviewers citing lack of sense of belonging
- Work-life balance rated below average at 2.5 out of 5
- Limited opportunities for personal goal achievement noted as an area for improvement
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Roles last seen active
- Aug 16, 2026
- Website
- mhcsandiego.com ↗
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