RN Behavioral Health
commonspirit
OTHER
RN Behavioral Health
commonspirit· Psych Acute Adult
About this role
Where You’ll Work
Founded in 1974, Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Behavioral Health Center is a 35-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 3,000 patients annually, the center offers a full complement of services including behavioral evaluations, a chemical recovery program, and inpatient services. Additionally, St. Joseph’s Behavioral Health Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is the only psychiatric and substance abuse hospital in the area.
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Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Behavioral Health Registered Nurse, you will help patients experiencing mental health and behavioral health challenges receive compassionate, evidence-based care so they can achieve stability, healing, and improved well-being.
Every day you will assess, monitor, and support patients with psychiatric and behavioral health needs across a variety of settings. You will be expected to provide therapeutic nursing interventions, administer medications, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, de-escalate crisis situations, and advocate for patients and their families throughout their treatment journey.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, exceptional communication and de-escalation skills, and the ability to build trusting relationships while delivering patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.
- Allows for privacy and modesty in the provision of care.
- Identifies self by name and title to patient/family.
- Determines presence/type of Advanced Directive.
- Reports suspected cases of abuse/neglect, if identified.
- Understands role of, and how to access, the Bioethics Committee.
- Establishes presence of consent prior to treatment/procedures.
Job Requirements
Required
- A minimum of six (6) months recent experiencein an Psychiatric and/or ChemicalDependency Nursing Acute Care Facility
- Active Registered Nurse license in the State of California
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - American Heart Association
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the RN Behavioral Health position at commonspirit?
The salary for this RN Behavioral Health role at commonspirit is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the RN Behavioral Health role at commonspirit full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a RN Behavioral Health role in the Psych Acute Adult department at commonspirit.
Which team or department does the RN Behavioral Health at commonspirit belong to?
This RN Behavioral Health position is part of the Psych Acute Adult department at commonspirit. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the RN Behavioral Health position at commonspirit?
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When was the RN Behavioral Health job at commonspirit posted?
This RN Behavioral Health position at commonspirit was posted on Jun 23, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
RN Behavioral Health
commonspirit
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