Behavioral Health Nurse
In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive a salary range increase on the following date:
Effective June 27, 2025 – 4.00% increase
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
Premium Pay
In addition to the hourly salary, eligible applicants may receive premium pay for the items listed below:
- Bilingual pay: Qualified employees who meet the criteria shall receive an additional $0.70 per hour for all hours paid.
- Night Shift Differential pay: Employees assigned to a night shift shall be paid a night shift differential for each hour actually worked on the assigned night shift.
- Nurse Hiring Incentive: Upon completion of new employee probation, eligible employees shall receive a one-time lump sum incentive of $1,000, within 2 pay periods.
- Nurse Retention: Upon completion of 10,400 service hours (approximately 5 years of service) in a Nurse classification, you will receive 3% of your annual base salary as a one-time lump sum payment.
THE OPPORTUNITY
HCA is recruiting for Behavioral Health Nurses to maintain program compliance with State regulations, primary care physician linkage, metabolic monitoring, medication services, crisis intervention, and medical consultation for all consumers in the programs. Current openings are in the following programs:
- Adult and Older Adult Behavior Health (AOABH)
- Assertive Community Treatment (PACT)
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate will possess at least four (4) years or more of experience as a Registered Nurse working and evaluating individuals in a behavioral health setting, including working with high risk populations that are a danger to themselves and/or the community. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge and/or experience in the following core competencies:
- Technical Knowledge | Professional Experience
- Providing interventions and supportive services to individuals for recovery purposes
- Identifying risk factors contributing to the mental health problems within client population
- Oral | Written Communication Skills
- Communicating effectively with law enforcement, schools, families, social services, hospitals, and private citizens
- Maintaining and Building Relationships | Interpersonal Skills
- Handling high profile and sensitive requests from the community with professional diplomacy and skill
- Judgment | Decision Making
- Exercising good judgment, thinking quickly, and making sound decisions to prevent injury/loss of life, public relations issues, and agency liability
- Safety Focus
- Developing and implementing safety plans to ensure safety of individuals within the facility, clinic, and community
- Being alert and mindful of personal safety and security while giving care to mentally ill clients
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Click here to learn more about the minimum qualifications, environmental conditions, and physical characteristics for the Behavioral Health Nurse Classification.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.
Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses.
Online Examinations (Weighted 100%)
Candidates whose experience and education appear to best meet the needs of the department will be invited to participate in an examination(s) covering job-related items.
Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates.
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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