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Fontana, California

Assistant Director of Nursing - Mental Health 346

Registered NurseIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$114k-$141k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 47m ago · Verified live

Job Description

“They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live...” - Client from Telecare

What You Will Do to Change Lives

Under the guidance of the Director of Nursing (DON), the ADON is responsible for activities and functions related to the administration of members served care systems and members served care in nursing areas and departments.

Employees in this role are required to participate in a structured on-call rotation, remaining accessible and prepared to respond to work-related needs within a designated timeframe. Rotations are scheduled in advance.

While on-call, employees must actively monitor communications (e. g., phone, email) and respond in accordance with operational protocols.

Shifts Available

Full-Time | DAYS | Shifts vary as needed | Days: Monday - Friday

Expected starting wage range is $113,985.14 - $140,810.67. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed.

Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)

  • Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and two (2) years of experience with one (1) years in psychiatric nursing and one (1) years in a supervisory capacity; OR a baccalaureate degree in nursing or a related field and one (1) years of experience in psychiatric nursing, including one (1) year in a supervisory capacity
  • Current valid licensure as an RN in the state of operation
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must be CPR, BLS AHA and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certified (hands-on course) on date of employment prior to providing direct client care and maintain current certification throughout employment
  • All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, a valid driver’s license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.
  • Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
  • Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.
  • Willingness to use your personal vehicle to attend meetings, etc. (weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate)

What’s In It For You*

  • Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
  • Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for NOC Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend NOC Shift)
  • Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship
  • Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
  • Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • For more information visit: telecarecorp.com

Join Our Compassionate Team

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams.

Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

As part of the Telecare family, the Merrill Center Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) offers 24/7 voluntary treatment to individuals who are suffering a mental health crisis but wish to avoid a locked setting. This program is located in Fontana, CA.

It uses a welcoming, home-like environment to help assess the nature of the crisis, soothe and comfort the individual, and connect them with resources to avoid future crisis. Services are recovery-oriented, and utilize a multi-disciplinary team approach.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

*May vary by location and position type

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Nursing oversees nursing administration and patient care systems under the guidance of the Director of Nursing. The role requires participation in a structured on-call rotation and active management of nursing department functions.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school with at least two years of experience, including one year in psychiatric nursing and one year in a supervisory capacity. A valid RN license, CPR, BLS, and CPI certifications are mandatory for employment.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Supervisory SkillsClinical LeadershipRegulatory ComplianceCommunication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Assistant Director of Nursing - Mental Health 346 at Telecare a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Nursing Leadership — ranked against 1,187 active Nursing Leadership listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Psychiatric Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 40 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% are remote, 45% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$127k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $115k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Nursing Leadership by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.2 / 10 · top 25% in nursing leadershipranked against 1,187 Nursing Leadership listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$114k–$141kNursing Leadership median $133k (middle half $114k–$170k)20 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$115k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nursing Leadership listings in California435 active6,076 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 35% remote · 45% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Registered Nurse listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 4% offer loan repayment435 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,187 Nursing Leadership listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 6.2
Better work-life than 90% of Nursing Leadership listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call
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About Telecare

Mental Health Care
Alameda, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Nine Paid Holidays
Shift Differentials
Free CEUs
Free Supervision for BBS Associate License
Online University Tuition Discount
Company Scholarships
Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance

Living in Fontana

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$589k≈ 5.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,191/mo≈ 34% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.