Assistant Unit Manager I - Behavioral Health*

County of San Bernardino, CA

• $118K — $167K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current California Registered Nurse license
  • Two years full-time experience as a licensed RN
  • Six months of experience in a Behavioral Health Unit
  • Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
  • Supervisory or charge nurse experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Unit Manager in overseeing the Specialty Care unit
  • Assign and review nursing work for staff members
  • Provide input on work performance evaluations
  • Manage staffing for the unit and address disciplinary measures
  • Serve as the first point of contact in the grievance process
  • Support day-to-day clinical operations of the unit

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Life insurance offerings
  • Retirement benefits (subject to change)
  • Flexible voluntary benefits options
  • Wage differential for alternate shifts
Full Job Description
Salary : $118,497.60 - $167,336.00 Annually
Location : Colton, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-19184BH-01
Department: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Opening Date: 09/26/2026
Closing Date: 10/9/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt

The Job
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is recruiting for Assistant Unit Manager I - Specialty Care in the Behavioral Health unit. Assistant Unit Managers I - Specialty Care are the first supervisory level in the nursing series responsible for assisting a Unit Manager with the management and supervision of a complex Specialty Care unit such as Behavioral Health units; In-patient, Special Observation unit, Triage and Crisis Stabilization units. Duties include responsibility to assign and review work, provide input on Work Performance Evaluations, oversee staffing, administer and effectively recommend discipline, serves as the first level in the grievance process, and assist with the day-to-day clinical operations of a patient care unit or service on a designated shift.
The current vacancy is for Night Shift.
Official County Title: Assistant Unit Manager I - Specialty Care. For more information, refer to the Assistant Unit Manager I - Specialty Care job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential

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: Two (2) years of experience as a licensed Registered Nurse with six (6) months of experience in a Behavioral Health Unit. Experience may be concurrent.

Certification: Must possess and maintain current Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Issued by the American Heart Association).

Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, supervisory/charge nurse experience, and certifications in Behavioral Health.

Selection Process
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, October 9, 2026 at 5:00 PMResumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

There will be a competitive evaluation based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to include as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. 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.
If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide 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 your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

San Bernardino County 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 other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.

*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.
  • I have read and understand the above statement.

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License: Do you possess a 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 1/31/2027. 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 two (2) years of full-time experience as a licensed registered nurse?
  • Yes
  • No

05

Experience: Do you possess at least six (6) months of experience in a Behavioral Health Unit.?
  • Yes
  • No

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Behavioral Health Experience: Describe your experience working as a licensed Registered Nurse in a Behavioral Health Unit. List the employer and date ranges when this experience was obtained. If you do not possess this experience, indicate "N/A."
07

Certification: Do you possess a current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification?
  • Yes
  • No

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Experience: Indicate the area(s) in which you possess at least one (1) year of experience as a licensed registered nurse in an acute care hospital. Note: Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation or Sub-acute experience does not qualify.
  • Behavioral Health Crisis Stabilization Unit
  • Behavioral Health Inpatient
  • Behavioral Health Special Observation Unit
  • Behavioral Health Triage Unit
  • Other
  • None of the above

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Degrees: Indicate highest degree conferred.
  • Associate's degree in Nursing
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing
  • Master's degree in Nursing
  • A degree in another discipline
  • None of the above
  • Other

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Supervisory/Lead Worker Experience: If you possess supervisory or lead worker experience, indicate below the duties you performed.
  • Approve time off
  • Assign and review work
  • Coach/Train
  • Create work schedules
  • Counsel/Discipline
  • Hire/Fire
  • Provide input into work performance evaluations
  • Write and sign work performace evaluations
  • None of the above

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Shift Availability: This position is assigned to work Night Shift. Are you available and willing to work nights?
  • Yes
  • No

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Employment Status: Are you currently employed as a Registered Nurse at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center?
  • Yes
  • No

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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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  • 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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