National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services

Pay figures on record put LVN average hourly pay near $38 and RN near $61, and LVN postings list 401(k), dental, health, and vision. A long-tenured LVN has called the staff-to-patient ratios good. Sites tied to the employer also show up in San Lorenzo, Ashland, and San Jose, so your exact building may differ from the Walnut Creek name on the door. What you should weigh honestly: reviewers describe meaningful client work beside micromanagement, managers who are often absent, hard-to-get time off when the unit is short, and little room to move up. If a tight residential psych census is what you want and you already bring mental health experience, this is a concrete place to look; if you need a clear ladder or light touch from leadership, the reviews will give you pause.