RN Supervisor Behavioral Health (El Cajon)

HealthCare Talent; El Cajon (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Lead Behavioral Health Nurse in El Cajon to oversee the mental health and substance use services team. This full-time role involves significant leadership responsibilities, including patient care coordination, compliance management, and staff supervision, along with a competitive salary and a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Active CA RN License, BLS certified.
• 1+ year supervisory and RN experience.
• CA driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise BH RNs and MAs across site.
• Conduct triage and injectable appointments.
• Coordinate patient services and team workflows.

Skills

Supervision

Patient Care Coordination

Behavioral Health Experience

Education

ADN required

BSN preferred

Job description

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Job Type : Direct

Reference Code : El Cajon Behavioral Healt

Start Date : 06/23/2025

Job Industry : Healthcare - Health Services

Job Description :

Location: El Cajon
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM (flexibility required)
Pay: $51.47 – $67.18/hour + $2,000 sign-on bonus
Requirements: RN License, BLS, 1+ year RN & supervisor experience, valid CA driver’s license
Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary:
Lead a Behavioral Health nursing team focused on mental health and substance use services. Oversee patient care, triage, compliance, and support quality initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Supervise BH RNs and MAs across site

Conduct triage and injectable appointments

Coordinate patient services and team workflows

Oversee BH documentation and EHR compliance

Ensure coverage and manage time-off requests

Lead BH team QI and compliance audits

Collaborate with TOC, HIV, and specialty programs

Support training and onboarding of BH staff

Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and huddles

Provide cross-site clinical coverage as needed

Required Qualifications :

Active CA RN License, BLS certified

ADN required; BSN preferred

1+ year supervisory and RN experience

Behavioral Health experience preferred

CA driver’s license and reliable transportation