LVN | LPT | RN

Crestwood Behavioral Health

2 months ago

Bakersfield, California$62KFull TimePsychiatry

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Imagine working full-time nights in behavioral health nursing with a stable salary of $62,400 per year. At Crestwood Behavioral Health in Bakersfield, CA, you’ll provide direct nursing care to clients on their recovery journey. You’ll work under physicians’ orders and supervise non-licensed staff, all within a supportive environment focused on compassionate care.

This role requires current California licensure as an RN, LVN, or LPT, with mental health experience preferred but not mandatory. You’ll be part of a team that values growth, offering comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, vacation, sick leave, and a 401(k) plan. Education loan assistance and scholarship programs are also available.

Your schedule is full-time night shifts, allowing you to focus on patient care without weekend or call details specified. This is a chance to join a respected behavioral health provider with over 50 years of commitment to innovative recovery programs.

Join Crestwood and help clients thrive while advancing your nursing career. Apply today to be part of a compassionate community making a real difference.

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates LVN | LPT | RN at Crestwood Behavioral Health a 3.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Psychiatry — Registered Nurse Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Crestwood Behavioral Health is open to registered nurse candidates.

Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Bakersfield, California.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($62k–$62k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Sick Leave Buy Back, 401(k) Retirement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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