National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services
Rehab center in Sacramento, CA
- Per diem roles
- 6 beds
- Hiring evenings
From 4 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 15, 2026Sources
The short version
You would be stepping into a small psychiatric rehabilitation setting with National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services in the Walnut Creek area—think a 6-bed rehab center where an LVN’s day runs on medication administration, psych care, and supervising mental health workers, not a high-census hospital ward.
Employer research, Aug 15, 2026
You work a 6-bed psychiatric rehabilitation setting where the focus is meds, psych care, and supervising mental health workers rather than a crowded med-surg floor.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2025Source: indeed.comA long-tenured LVN points to good staff-to-patient ratios as a real plus on the unit.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-06-03Source: glassdoor.comReported LVN average pay sits around $38/hour and RN average around $61/hour from the salaries on record.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-06-30Source: indeed.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- Psych nurses: all 4 roles
- Per diem nurses: all 4 roles are per diem
- LPNs and LVNs: all 4 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Not a fit
- New grads: 3 of 4 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Sacramento
Nursing here
- Career development
Employees report little to no room for career advancement or professional development.
National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services · employer research
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- Scheduling
Flexibility appreciated by some, but many report difficulty getting time off amid high demands and understaffing.
National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services · employer research
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As of 2025Source: glassdoor.com
Benefits
401(k), dental, health, and vision insurance listed on LVN posting.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$38.00/hr
Licensed Vocational Nurse average hourly pay (15 salaries reported)
As of 2026-06-30
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- Hourly pay
$61.06/hr
Registered Nurse average hourly pay (4 salaries reported)
As of 2026-06-30
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- Hourly pay
Nursing Assistant average hourly pay US (6 job postings); 49% above national average; range $14.85–$44.65
As of 2026-06-30
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- Annual pay
$119,070.00/year
Director of Nursing average annual pay (8 salaries reported)
As of 2026-06-30
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- Hourly pay
$26.00/hr
Mental Health Worker, Walnut Creek, CA job posting
As of 2025-10-14
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- Hourly pay
Mental Health Worker/Security, Ashland, CA, from $30/hr
As of 2025-10-14
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- Hourly pay
Program Floater, San Jose, CA, $30–$34/hr
As of 2025-10-14
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The units
Psychiatric rehabilitation / residential mental health
Employer LVN posting describes a 6-bed facility; physical setting listed as rehabilitation center.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: indeed.comPsychiatric / LVN unit (San Lorenzo, CA)
Current LVN >8 years says staff-to-patient ratio is good but micromanagement is heavy and managers are never around.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.com
Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Management and micromanagement
- Staff describe micromanagement, unqualified or absent managers, poor communication, and a disconnect that erodes trust and raises stress.
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- Pay versus workload
- Reviewers say workloads are excessive and wages fall below industry standards; experience and education feel undervalued.
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As of 2025-10-13Source: indeed.com- Culture and turnover
- Meaningful client work and some supportive moments are noted, but high turnover, favoritism, and a toxic feel are common themes.
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More review themes
- Work-life balance
- Indeed rates work-life balance 2.9/5; Glassdoor summary cites understaffing and hard-to-get time off despite some flexibility.
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- Staffing ratios
- Long-tenured LVN cites good staff-to-patient ratios as a clear pro.
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As of 2026-06-03Source: glassdoor.com- Overall ratings
- Indeed overall 3.1/5 (15 reviews); sub-scores: pay/benefits 2.9, culture 2.7, management and advancement 2.6.
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As of 2025-10-14Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
Staff describe heavy micromanagement, managers who are often absent, and little to no room for career advancement.
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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?
Common questions
Does National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services hire new grads?
3 of 4 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services
- LVN
- Saturday - Monday, 3 PM - 11:30 PM
- Per diem
Licensed Vocational Nurse
$32–$35/hr
- LVN
- Per diem
- LVN
- Per diem
Licensed Vocational Nurse
$32–$35/hr
- LVN
- Per diem
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-National-Psychiatric-Care-and-Rehabilitation-Services-E3300141-RVW104247345.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-06-03
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/National-Psychiatric-Care-and-Rehabilitation-Services-Reviews-E3300141.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2025-10-13
- indeed.com/cmp/National-Psychiatric-Care-and-Rehabilitation-Services/reviews
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2025
- indeed.com/cmp/National-Psychiatric-Care-and-Rehabilitation-Services/salaries/Nursing-Assistant
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-06-30
- npcrs.com/facilities/npcrs-walnut-creek
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