Registered Nurse - Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California
RN · Health and Human Services
Posted Aug 11 · Not open to new grads
- Unit
- Psych
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Behavioral Health
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 0.5+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- $14/hr above the median
The median for Health and Human Services in California is $46/hr, across 19 postings.
About this role
PathPoint is seeking a Registered Nurse for the PATHS TO RECOVERY program - supervises and supports the general health needs of clients with mental illness. The RN assesses, plans, develops, coordinates, and provides nursing services within the RN scope of practice and program requirements, under the direct supervision of the Behavioral Health Vice President.
Please include a cover letter when applying. We want to hear your voice and why you are interested in this position in order to be considered.
Why Work At PathPoint
- Culture of kindness, compassion, and respect
- Opportunity to make a difference in your community every day
- Flexible schedule
- Mental health day after 60 days and on 1st and 2nd anniversaries
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- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Paid sick leave
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match
- Other perks like a wellness program, employee assistance program, and referral bonuses
- Supervision hours for Associate Marriage and Family Therapists (AMFT)
Position Qualifications
Must possess and maintain a current California Registered Nurse license in good standing and have at least six months' experience in the field of mental health. Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills are required, along with well-defined organizational and time-management skills.
Compensation
This is an hourly, non-exempt position with a starting wage of $60.00 per hour. The pay range for this position is $60.00-$65.00 an hour, the pay range is subject to change based on a variety of factors.
Wages subject to change based on a variety of factors, and the maximum pay represents the wage potential based on attaining the highest level of position experience, license level, talent, and responsibilities.
About PathPoint: PathPoint, a non-profit organization based in Santa Barbara, supports people in living the life they choose. PathPoint partners with people with disabilities, people with mental health diagnoses, and young adults to pursue their hopes and dreams through strengthening workplace abilities, building life skills, and developing meaningful relationships. Founded in 1964, it offers services in five Central Coast and Southern California counties: Kern, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Pre-employment background checks and health screenings will only be required post-offer.
Salary: $60 - $65 per hour
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Requirements
- Must possess and maintain a current California Registered Nurse license in good standing and have at least six months' experience in the field of mental health. Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills are required, along with well-defined organizational and time-management skills.
Place
- City
- Santa Barbara, California
- Median rent
- $2,413/mo
- Local household income
- $106,182/yr
- Metro price level
- 9% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Santa Barbara area index 108.8, where 100 is the national average.
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.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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About the employer
You would join PathPoint’s Paths to Recovery program in Santa Barbara as a registered nurse on an hourly, non-exempt schedule. The work is concrete: you assess, plan, coordinate, and provide nursing services for clients with mental illness, and you supervise…
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
