What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Unit Manager I - Behavioral Health position at San Bernardino County?
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:
Summary of Benefits
Memoranda of Understanding MOU
The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.
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 Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, please visit: www.arrowheadregional.org
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation and verification of employment history and education.
Availability: Twenty-four (24) hour responsibility, on-call and call-back may be required.
Certifications: Additional certifications may be required depending on the needs of the department.
Sponsorship: 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: 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, May 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Resumes 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.
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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.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF).
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