Psychiatric

Salary : $99,736.00 - $122,512.00 Annually

Location : County of San Diego, CA

Job Type : Regular - Full time

Job Number : 25452512

Department : Health & Human Serv Agcy

Division : Inpatient Health Services

Opening Date : 12 / 02 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 4 / 2026 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Job Summary

The recruitment suspends January 4, 2026 at 11 : 59 pm. Please click to subscribe to be notified when the recruitment re-opens.

Interested candidates are encouraged to immediately apply.

Interviews will take place on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Qualifying applicants will be invited via email to schedule an interview. Candidates should be prepared to immediately complete background paperwork following the interview.

Base Pay : $122,512.00 Annually

Future

Salary Increases :

• June 2026 - 6.13% increase to

base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + 2.63% Market Adjustment)

base pay (3% Across-the- Board + 2.63% Market Adjustment)

HOURLY RATES AND PREMIUMS

The following additional pay incentives and premiums are available :

The County of San Diego is currently hiring qualified candidates for the position of

PSYCHIATRIC NURSE

(San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital and Behavioral Health Centers)

Current vacancies are for San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital and Behavioral Health Centers. San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital is located at 3853 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA 92110, however the eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in other HHSA departments.

Psychiatric Nurses at the Psychiatric Hospital are assigned to one of two shifts :

Morning (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.) or Night (7 p.m. to 7 a.m.)

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTERS

The County Operated Outpatient Behavioral Health Centers are recruiting compassionate and client-focused Psychiatric Nurses to join our team. As a vital member of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide exceptional care for patients and make a positive impact in the San Diego community. Enjoy the benefits of working with us, including day hours (no nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities) in a hands-off / non-restraint environment. The position offers a unique opportunity to participate in a variety of duties, work collaboratively with community partners, and develop long-term relationships with clients. Make a difference - apply today!

SAN DIEGO COUNTY PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL

The San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital (SDCPH) is a publicly funded, free-standing psychiatric hospital. It is a locked facility and a component of the San Diego County Behavioral Health Services' continuum of care. The mission of the Hospital is to provide psychiatric evaluation and crisis intervention-oriented acute treatment for adult residents of San Diego County. The goal of the Hospital is to help stabilize patients' behavioral health crisis, and move ahead to a less restrictive level of care.

For more information about SDCPH, click

Psychiatric Nurses participate in providing exceptional behavioral health care through demonstrating compassion, empathy and perseverance for our patients and their entrusting families. Committed to providing psychiatric excellence, we seek experienced psychiatric nurses with a professional passion to complement our current team.

Our nurses are engaged, lifelong learners who believe in a culture of collaboration, communication and a team approach to quality patient care. This is a unique environment for learning and implementing a diverse set of nursing skills.

Current vacancies are located at Edgemoor Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility and the San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital, 3853 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA 92110, however the eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in other HHSA departments.

Psychiatric Nurses at the Psychiatric Hospital are assigned to one of two shifts :

Morning (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.) or Night (7 p.m. to 7 a.m.)

Please click for a complete job description of Psychiatric Nurse, including essential functions, working conditions, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of a valid and current Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing at time of appointment.

Note : Must have applied for a Registered Nurse License from the California Board Registered Nursing at time of application.

NOTES

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and / or supplemental questionnaire.

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS

Required licenses, certifications and registrations must be maintained throughout employment in this class.

Licenses

A valid and current Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing required at time of appointment.

Valid California Class C driver's license, which must be maintained throughout employment in this class, is required at time of appointment, or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel. Employees in this class may be required to use their own vehicle.

Certification / Registration

Valid CPR certification required by the time of appointment.

Valid PRO-ACT (Professional Assault Crisis and Restraint Certification Training) Certification is highly desirable. New incumbents must complete this training during orientation and prior to working with patients.

A valid National Provider Identification Number (NPI) is required at the time of employment.

INTERVIEWS AND HIRING PROCESS

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

EVALUATION PROCESS

Qualified applicants will be placed on a three (3) month eligible list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained on their employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you give will be scored using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

NOTES

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

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Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough and complete manner, as your responses may be used to determine your overall score. Please note that if you are invited to a selection interview(s) by a department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

Please do not respond to supplemental questions with "Refer to Resume." The experience indicated in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History / Experience section of your Employment Application.

Do you understand this information?

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Do you possess a current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of California?

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Please provide your California RN license number and expiration date.

If you are not currently licensed by the State of California, indicate "N / A."

04

Do you have a valid and current Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR card?

Note : A valid and current BLS CPR card is required prior to the time of appointment.If you do not currently hold the BLS CPR certification and are placed on an eligible list, we will not be able to appoint you to a position until you have the BLS CPR certification.

05

Do you possess a valid National Provider Identification Number (NPI)?

Note : A valid NPI number is required at time of appointment.

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Please provide your National Provider Identification (NPI) number.

If you do not possess an NPI number, indicate "N / A."

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In this position, work may involve exposure to patients with communicable diseases. Are you willing and able to work under these conditions if given appropriate protection?

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In this position, you may be subjected to verbal and physical abuse from patients. Are you willing and able to work under these conditions?

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The County of San Diego Psychiatric Hospital is a 24-hour, locked facility. If selected for this position, are you willing to work evenings and / or weekends?

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Please indicate if you have nursing experience (including student nursing experience) in any of the following settings. Check all that apply.

Note : Please ensure that all of your Registered Nursing work experience is listed under the "Employment History" section.

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Please indicate the tasks you have performed as it pertains to your nursing experience. Check all that apply.

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Describe your experience with quality of care initiatives and process improvement projects.

If you do not have any experience, please indicate with "N / A."

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Describe your experience with Joint Commission, Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services and / or California Department of Public Health surveys.

If you do not have any experience, please indicate with "N / A."

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Describe your experience with nursing leadership roles.

In your response, please include the following :

1. Brief description of your experience

2. Your job title

If you do not have any experience, please indicate with "N / A."

15

Were you referred by a County employee to apply for this position? Note : effective September 9, 2022, County employees are eligible to earn cash awards for any candidates they refer to hard to recruit positions that are then hired.

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If you responded "Yes" to the above, in the space provided please list the name of the County employee that referred you. Please indicate "n / a" if not applicable.

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Where did you hear about this job opportunity?

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If you selected "other", please tell us how you first heard about this job opportunity.

Please indicate "N / A" if not applicable.

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Thank you for your interest in employment with the County of San Diego.

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