JOB
NOTICE OF CHANGE:This recruitment will remain open until filled.Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis with the first review on Friday 3/13/2026
SALARY
$66.01 - $79.70 Hourly
$137,296.64 - $165,769.76 Annually
Shift differential and stand by pay10% Special Duty pay for InpatientBilingual allowance: bilingual/bi-cultural encouraged to apply
The County of Santa Barbara Department of Behavioral Wellness is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Supervisor to work the nocturnal shift 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. for the inpatient Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) in Santa Barbara.
We are also accepting applications to establish one (1) employment list to fill full-time, part-time, and Extra Help future vacancies for the Department of Behavioral Wellness.
BENEFITS: The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits, please visit our website at https://www.countyofsb.org/3085/SEIU-Local-620. In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for:
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Retirement reciprocity
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Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate
Position Description:
The Psychiatric Nurse Supervisor will report directly to the Branch Chief (Inpatient) and will work in conjunction with the additional PHF Psychiatric Nurse Supervisor and PHF Clinical Director to provide collaborative supervision of registered nurses, psychiatric technicians, licensed vocational nurses, and recovery assistants.
This is the supervisory-level classification within the Psychiatric Nurse series that exercises independent judgment on diverse and specialized nursing services in support of the County’s inpatient program with accountability and ongoing decision-making responsibilities associated with the work. Incumbents are responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of assigned staff.
The ideal candidate will possess:
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Experience overseeing staff in mental health outpatient and/or inpatient facilities
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Strong supervisory skills
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Have proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office
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Excellent written and oral communication skills
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Experience working with electronic health records
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Experience working in justice-involved, detox, acute health, or emergency settings (highly desirable)
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Extensive experience in analyzing complex mental health problems, evaluating alternatives and making sound judgements and recommendations for treatment
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Experience preparing clear and complete reports
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
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Experience with regulatory compliance and taking a lead role in state/federal auditing of a facility
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Directs nursing activities of the licensed nursing staff, and recovery assistants inlocations throughout the County.
- Plans for floor coverage – short- and long-range scheduling of nursing/recovery assistant staff.
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Participates in and supervises staff in daily patient care activities and planning of patient after-care; plans, assigns, and reviews the work of all nursing staff, student nurses, and recovery assistants; ordering of supplies and equipment and supervises their proper use and maintenance.
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Interviews candidates for nursing positions and makes recommendations for hire. Conducts new employee training, orienting them to departmental policies and procedures and licensing state and federal regulations.
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Completes Employee Performance Reports (EPRs). Evaluates employee performance for the nursing staff and submits Employee Performance Reports (EPRs) to the Medical Director; analyzes and evaluates the need for staff training and provides staff training and corrective action plans as necessary.
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Participates in the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement and Medical Practice Committees to ensure compliance with program regulations.
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Provides expertise in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and monitoring to ensure with state & federal regulations and laws within the area of responsibility.
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Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to the area of specialization and update P&P Manual as needed. Makes recommendations regarding changes to nursing services and clinic activities; confers with staff to review and revise policies and procedures; develops and implements policies, procedures, and program objectives; maintains and writes updates to the department policy and procedures manual related to nursing services.
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Oversees the day-to-day treatment administered and operations of the County's Psychiatric Health Facility on assigned shift.
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Confers with medical, mental health and inter-agency staff regarding client needs and ways of improving staff's ability to impact on clients.
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Maintains prescribed standards of mental health treatment and ensures services are rendered in conformance with policy and procedural guidelines.
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Ensures that Physician Orders are followed correctly and keeps the Branch Chief, Medical Director and Pharmacist-In-Charge informed about the activities and problems of unit operation.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:
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Review Applications: Determine those candidates who meet the employment standards.
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Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking: Candidates' response to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the employment list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than eleven (11) qualified candidates.
Applicants must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the supplemental questionnaire to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive written notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list.
CONDITIONAL JOB OFFER:
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Live Scan and Background Check: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, the selected candidate's appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a Live Scan and background check which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. A Live Scan is electronic fingerprint scanning that is certified by the State Department of Justice. Further instructions about when and how to complete the Live Scan will be included in the offer letter. Appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination.
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The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.
Recruiters will communicate with applicant by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.
Disaster Service Workers: Pursuant to Governmental code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.
Vaccination Verification and Testing: This position may be subject to State Health Officer Orders (SHOOs) or County policy regarding vaccine verification and/or testing. Please contact the hiring department for more information.
STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT
The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law, state law, or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a merit-based selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a long-standing practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.
APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: CONTINUOUS. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com.
Gabriela Huerta, Behavioral Wellness Recruiter,
[email protected]