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PathPoint

Hiring organization · Based in Santa Barbara, CA

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What the day-to-day looks like

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision; paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave; 403(b) with match; wellness program; EAP; referral bonuses; mental health day after 60 days and on 1st/2nd anniversaries; AMFT supervision hours listed; flexible schedule noted.

What stands out

  • Experienced nurses

    Paths to Recovery in Santa Barbara posts an RN starting wage of $60/hr with a stated range to $65/hr for hourly non-exempt work.

    As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com

  • Experienced nurses

    You assess, plan, coordinate, and deliver nursing care for clients with mental illness under the Behavioral Health VP, supervising general health needs day to day.

    Source: glassdoor.com

  • Moving here

    PathPoint is a Santa Barbara–based non-profit founded in 1964 serving people with disabilities and mental health diagnoses across Santa Barbara and nearby counties.

    As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com

  • Experienced nurses

    A flexible schedule is listed among the stated reasons to work at PathPoint.

    As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com

More about working here
  • Experienced nurses

    Benefits on the books include medical, dental, and vision; paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave; a 403(b) with match; EAP; wellness program; referral bonuses; and a mental health day after 60 days plus on your first and second anniversaries.

    As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com

  • Travel nurses

    At $60–$65/hr stated for this RN role, the posting sits above the roughly $46/hr median we see for a nearby surgical employer in the same market.

    As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com

  • New graduates

    The RN role asks for a current California RN license in good standing and at least six months of mental health experience, plus a cover letter with your application.

    As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com

Working conditions

Scheduling
Flexible schedule listed among Why Work At PathPoint benefits

As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com

Pay and benefits
Registered Nurse, Paths to Recovery program, Santa Barbara; starting wage $60/hr, range $60–$65/hr; hourly non-exempt

As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com

The city

Living in Santa Barbara, CA

Nestled between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific, Santa Barbara blends Spanish colonial architecture with a laid-back coastal rhythm. State Street anchors downtown with shops and eateries, while nearby beaches offer easy off-shift decompression. The year-round Mediterranean climate keeps outdoor living front and center.

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Metro price level · Santa Barbara area
9% above the national average
BEA index 108.8 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$2,413/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$106,182/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

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

Who they are

You would join PathPoint’s Paths to Recovery program in Santa Barbara as a registered nurse on an hourly, non-exempt schedule.

More about PathPoint

The work is concrete: you assess, plan, coordinate, and provide nursing services for clients with mental illness, and you supervise and support their general health needs under the Behavioral Health VP. The employer states a starting wage of $60/hr with a range to $65/hr depending on experience, license, and responsibilities. PathPoint is a non-profit based in Santa Barbara, founded in 1964. It serves people with disabilities, mental health diagnoses, and young adults across Kern, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties. A flexible schedule is listed among the reasons to work here. Benefits on the posting include medical, dental, and vision; paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave; a 403(b) with match; a wellness program; EAP; referral bonuses; and a mental health day after 60 days and again on your first and second anniversaries. You will need a current California RN license in good standing, at least six months of mental health experience, and a cover letter with your application. Santa Barbara’s cost of living sits roughly 9% above the national level, so many people live in Goleta, Carpinteria, Summerland, or Ventura and drive in.

Non-profit serving people with disabilities, mental health diagnoses, and young adults across several Central Coast and Southern California counties since 1964.

Working here

Culture and working life

behavioral healthnon-profitcommunity-basedflexible schedulemental healthclient supportCentral Coastrecovery-focused

Themes from public reviews

Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.

Glassdoor company rating
PathPoint shows a 3.6 Glassdoor rating on the Santa Barbara LVN listing.

As of 2026Source: glassdoor.sg

What to weigh

PathPoint carries a 3.6 Glassdoor company rating on the Santa Barbara listing—mixed, not glowing.

As of 2026Source: glassdoor.sg

The reality check

Before you decide

Quick facts

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The units

A closer look at the units

Open counts come from the live roles below. Source links show where unit details were reported.

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  • Paths to Recovery

    RN supervises and supports general health needs of clients with mental illness; assesses, plans, develops, coordinates, and provides nursing services under Behavioral Health VP.

    Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.com

  • Paths to Recovery

    LVN Paths to Recovery posting in Santa Barbara lists BA/BS in Psychology/Social Work/related or CA vocational nurse license.

    Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.sg

Open roles

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Registered Nurse - Santa Barbara

$60/hr

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