Ocean View Psychiatric Hospital
Specialty Hospital · Long Beach, CA
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
- Setting
- Specialty Hospital
Benefits
Indeed reviewers rated 'Pay and benefits' at 3.0 out of 5 stars, suggesting moderate satisfaction with compensation and benefits, though no specific benefit offerings were described.
The city
Living in Long Beach, CA
Long Beach sits where LA's sprawl meets the Pacific — Belmont Shore cafés, Naples Island canals, the Queen Mary at harbor. Living costs run about 14% above the national average, a relative steal for California waterfront — a place where RNs can bike the beach path to a MemorialCare or Dignity Health shift.
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- 14% above the national average
- BEA index 113.6 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,871/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $87,430/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility (OVPHF) is a psychiatric health facility headquartered in Long Beach, California, with additional operations in Colton, CA.
- Specialty Hospital · Long Beach
More about Ocean View Psychiatric Hospital
Registered Nurses at OVPHF work under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and Hospital Administrator, delivering both direct and indirect psychiatric patient care in a fast-paced, team-based environment. Core nursing responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments, medication administration, interdisciplinary care coordination, and the planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualized care plans. Employee sentiment gathered from Indeed reflects below-average satisfaction overall, with reviewers noting a clear sense of purpose and flexibility as positives but flagging concerns around workplace inclusivity, trust among colleagues, and overall satisfaction. Glassdoor review headlines reference issues such as being overworked and receiving inadequate training, though full review content was not accessible. The organization appears to be in a growth phase with active recruitment for clinical and administrative roles.
The RN job description emphasizes a commitment to patient-centered care, safety, collaboration, and compliance with facility policies and regulatory guidelines.
Working here
Culture and working life
What to consider
Indeed reports an overall rating of 2.4 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews. Detailed sub-ratings from Indeed include: Work-life balance 2.4/5, Pay and benefits 3.0/5, Job security and advancement 2.6/5, Management 2.6/5, and Culture 2.6/5. Reviewers highlighted a clear sense of purpose, time and location flexibility, and the ability to meet personal goals as positive aspects. Areas for improvement identified by employees include inclusive work environment, trust in colleagues, and overall satisfaction. Glassdoor review headlines reference 'Overworked' and 'Zero training' as themes, though full review content was inaccessible. Review job titles represented include Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Therapist, Patient Care Coordinator, and Mental Health Technician.
The good
- Clear sense of purpose reported by employees
- Time and location flexibility noted as a positive
- Ability to meet personal goals recognized by staff
- Team-based clinical environment with interdisciplinary care coordination
- Active recruitment across multiple departments suggests growth opportunities
- Director of Nursing position available indicating leadership career pathways
The hard parts
- Low overall employee rating of 2.4/5 on Indeed based on 8 reviews
- Work-life balance rated only 2.4/5 by employees
- Glassdoor review headlines cite concerns about being overworked
- Glassdoor review headlines reference inadequate training ('Zero training')
- Employees flagged trust in colleagues and inclusive work environment as areas for improvement
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Relationship
- Direct employer
- Roles last seen active
- Aug 16, 2026
- Website
- ovphf.com ↗
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