Unit Manager - Behavioral Health*
Apply NowCompany: County of San Bernardino, CA
Location: Colton, CA 92324
Description:
Salary : $122,678.40 - $168,937.60 Annually
Location : Colton, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-19181BH-01
Department: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Opening Date: 03/18/2025
Closing Date: 3/28/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is now hiring for a Unit Manager in the Behavioral Health unit who will be responsible for managing Assistant Unit Managers, Registered Nurses and related support staff assigned to a specialty critical care, specialty care or non-specialty patient care units. This position oversees the day-to-day unit operations and assumes 24-hour responsibility. Unit Managers will supervise and direct the work of others; assign, review, and evaluate, work of assigned nursing and support staff; prepare and/or sign work performance evaluations; handles disciplinary and hiring and firing actions; prepare schedules and approve time off.
The current vacancy is in the Adolescent Unit
Official County Title: Unit Manager. For more information, refer to the County'sjob description.
This positions offers excellent and competitive benefits for the employee and their dependents!
HEALTH BENEFITSPAID TIME OFFRETIRMENET PERKS
DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement
Click below for more information on the benefits offered at San Bernardino County!
TRADITIONAL BENEFITS OPTION
ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Located on a beautiful 70-acre campus in Colton, California (50 miles east of Los Angeles), Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is a state-of-the-art, public/nonprofit, 456-bed, university affiliated teaching hospital licensed by the State of California Department of Public Health and accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospital houses a regional burn center serving four counties (San Bernardino, Riverside, Mono and Inyo), a comprehensive stroke center, level I trauma center and a freestanding in-patient behavioral health center. Additionally, ARMC operates five community-based, primary care clinics and over 40 specialty care outpatient services. ARMC is the primary teaching hospital for the adjacently located California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM), the Inland Empire's newest medical school.
To learn more about our hospital click HERE
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants selected for this position must pass a background investigation, which includes verification of employment and education.
Availability: Twenty-four (24) hour responsibility, on-call and call-back may be required.
Certifications: Must maintain necessary certifications and complete on-going educational units/certifications required for assigned areas of responsibility.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must possess all of the following:
License: Must possess and maintain Registered Nurse licensure with the State of California Board of Registered Nursing.
Experience: Three (3) years of experience as a licensed Registered Nurse. One (1) year must have been in a Behavioral Health Unit AND must include one (1) year of experience as a full-scope supervisor over professional nursing staff. Experience may be concurrent.
Education: A Bachelor's of Science in Nursing, Business or Healthcare Administration or other closely related field from an accredited institution.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a closely related, over five (5) years of experience teaching in an acute care setting with experience putting together curriculums for adult learners, one (1) year of experience in an acute adolescent behavioral health setting, and one (1) year of experience working with EPIC. This candidate will have exceptional leadership qualities, excellent communication abilities, and have in-depth, comprehensive knowledge in their given field.
Selection Process
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, March 28, 2025 at 5:00pm. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicate in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please click to review the Government Jobs , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points.Click for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Supervisory Nurses Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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Instructions: The information from your complete County Application and the Supplemental Questions below will be used to determine whether applicants meet the minimum requirements for this position, and will provide the basis for a competitive evaluation with other candidates in the selection process. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized and detailed responses to each question. Do not refer to a resume.
All work experience listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed in the "Work Experience" section of your County Application in order to be evaluated.
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License: Do you possess a current California Registered Nurse license?
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License: Indicate your current California Registered Nurse license number and expiration date in the following format: California RN 123456, expires 1/31/2026. If you do not possess a California registered nurse license, indicate "N/A". Incomplete information will result in disqualification.
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Experience: Do you possess at least one (1) year of experience working as a Registered Nurse in a Behavioral Health Unit?
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Certification: Indicate the certification(s) you possess.
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Courses: Indicate the course(s) you have completed:
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Experience: Indicate the number of years of experience you possess as a licensed registered nurse in an acute care hospital. Note: Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation or Sub-acute experience does not qualify.
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Supervisory Experience: Indicate the number of years of experience you possess as a supervisor over professional nursing staff.
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Lead/Supervisory Experience: Indicate the areas in which you have experience. Select ALL that apply.
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Education: Indicate highest degree conferred.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
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Location : Colton, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-19181BH-01
Department: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Opening Date: 03/18/2025
Closing Date: 3/28/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is now hiring for a Unit Manager in the Behavioral Health unit who will be responsible for managing Assistant Unit Managers, Registered Nurses and related support staff assigned to a specialty critical care, specialty care or non-specialty patient care units. This position oversees the day-to-day unit operations and assumes 24-hour responsibility. Unit Managers will supervise and direct the work of others; assign, review, and evaluate, work of assigned nursing and support staff; prepare and/or sign work performance evaluations; handles disciplinary and hiring and firing actions; prepare schedules and approve time off.
The current vacancy is in the Adolescent Unit
Official County Title: Unit Manager. For more information, refer to the County'sjob description.
This positions offers excellent and competitive benefits for the employee and their dependents!
HEALTH BENEFITSPAID TIME OFFRETIRMENET PERKS
- Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
- Vision: Employee Coverage
- Premium subsidies to offset health costs
- Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses
- Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
- 11 days accruable sick leave
- 15 paid holidays
- Perfect Attendance Leave
- Flexible work schedules (in some departments)
- Generous pension
- Retirement reciprocity may be available!
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation
- Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)
DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement
Click below for more information on the benefits offered at San Bernardino County!
TRADITIONAL BENEFITS OPTION
ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Located on a beautiful 70-acre campus in Colton, California (50 miles east of Los Angeles), Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is a state-of-the-art, public/nonprofit, 456-bed, university affiliated teaching hospital licensed by the State of California Department of Public Health and accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospital houses a regional burn center serving four counties (San Bernardino, Riverside, Mono and Inyo), a comprehensive stroke center, level I trauma center and a freestanding in-patient behavioral health center. Additionally, ARMC operates five community-based, primary care clinics and over 40 specialty care outpatient services. ARMC is the primary teaching hospital for the adjacently located California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM), the Inland Empire's newest medical school.
To learn more about our hospital click HERE
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants selected for this position must pass a background investigation, which includes verification of employment and education.
Availability: Twenty-four (24) hour responsibility, on-call and call-back may be required.
Certifications: Must maintain necessary certifications and complete on-going educational units/certifications required for assigned areas of responsibility.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must possess all of the following:
License: Must possess and maintain Registered Nurse licensure with the State of California Board of Registered Nursing.
Experience: Three (3) years of experience as a licensed Registered Nurse. One (1) year must have been in a Behavioral Health Unit AND must include one (1) year of experience as a full-scope supervisor over professional nursing staff. Experience may be concurrent.
Education: A Bachelor's of Science in Nursing, Business or Healthcare Administration or other closely related field from an accredited institution.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a closely related, over five (5) years of experience teaching in an acute care setting with experience putting together curriculums for adult learners, one (1) year of experience in an acute adolescent behavioral health setting, and one (1) year of experience working with EPIC. This candidate will have exceptional leadership qualities, excellent communication abilities, and have in-depth, comprehensive knowledge in their given field.
Selection Process
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, March 28, 2025 at 5:00pm. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicate in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please click to review the Government Jobs , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points.Click for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Supervisory Nurses Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
01
Instructions: The information from your complete County Application and the Supplemental Questions below will be used to determine whether applicants meet the minimum requirements for this position, and will provide the basis for a competitive evaluation with other candidates in the selection process. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized and detailed responses to each question. Do not refer to a resume.
All work experience listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed in the "Work Experience" section of your County Application in order to be evaluated.
- I have read and understand the above statements.
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License: Do you possess a current California Registered Nurse license?
- Yes
- No
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License: Indicate your current California Registered Nurse license number and expiration date in the following format: California RN 123456, expires 1/31/2026. If you do not possess a California registered nurse license, indicate "N/A". Incomplete information will result in disqualification.
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Experience: Do you possess at least one (1) year of experience working as a Registered Nurse in a Behavioral Health Unit?
- Yes
- No
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Certification: Indicate the certification(s) you possess.
- Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Critical Care certification
- Dysrhythmia certification
- None of the above
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Courses: Indicate the course(s) you have completed:
- Critical Care Course
- Emergency Room Nursing Course
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Experience: Indicate the number of years of experience you possess as a licensed registered nurse in an acute care hospital. Note: Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation or Sub-acute experience does not qualify.
- 0 - 12 months of experience in acute care as a licensed registered nurse
- 1-3 years in acute care as a licensed registered nurse
- 3-5 years in acute care as a licensed registered nurse
- 5-8 years in acute care as a licensed registered nurse
- 8-10 years in acute care as a licensed registered nurse
- More than 10 years in acute care as a licensed registered nurse
- Not Applicable (I do not have experience in acute care as a registered nurse)
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Supervisory Experience: Indicate the number of years of experience you possess as a supervisor over professional nursing staff.
- 0-12 months
- 1-3 years
- 3-5 years
- 5-8 years
- More than 10 years
- Not applicable (I do not possess experience as a nurse manager)
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Lead/Supervisory Experience: Indicate the areas in which you have experience. Select ALL that apply.
- Advise on work problems
- Assign and review work
- Train staff
- Approve leave time
- Change work schedules
- Counsel on behavior problems
- Give input on work performance evaluations
- Write work performance evaluations for supervisor's signature
- Write and sign work performance evaluations
- Interview candidates for hiring
- Recommend candidates for hiring
- Make final hiring decisions
- Recommend disciplinary actions
- Carry out disciplinary actions (write reprimands, terminations, etc.)
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Education: Indicate highest degree conferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration
- Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration
- Bachelor's degree in a closely related field
- I have a Master's degree in one of the qualifying fields
- I do not have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in any of the qualifying fields
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
- I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
- I understand
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
- I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
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