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Community Research Foundation

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Tough work? Yes. Rewarding? YES! - Recruitment Specialist Community Research Foundation Employee Review

5.0
24 Jan 2026
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Pros

As CRF is a non profit somethings CRF has to abide by the contracts of the county. CRF offers amazing benefits and the opportunity to learn from an amazing group of people.

Cons

It's tough but rewarding work.

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5.0
8 Oct 2025
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Pros

Flexible hours and willing to work with you.

Cons

The pay is lower but can be managed with more hours.

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Community Research Foundation Response
6mo
Our nurses are able to work in several different service lines and schedules, which does create great flexibility! You have choices throughout San Diego in terms of locations and services (outpatient, residential, community-based nursing), Some of our shifts also include differential pay at our 24/7 programs, which can increase the pay rates.
2.0
2 May 2026
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Pros

Mission-Driven Work: If you are passionate about working with vulnerable populations and individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI), the clinical experience here is excellent. Supportive Culture: The coworkers are friendly, and the organization’s overarching mission remains genuinely patient-centric.

Cons

Stagnant Compensation: The pay is significantly below industry standards, trailing the market average by roughly 15% to 30%. Flawed Pay Structure: Management pays the same hourly rate to both Full-Time and PRN nurses. This is highly unusual and effectively penalizes PRN staff who do not receive the benefits package afforded to full-time employees. Lack of Representation & Growth: There is no clear path for upward mobility for RNs. Furthermore, the Board and Executive leadership are composed entirely of administrators and clinicians, with zero RN or MD representation at the executive level (with exception of the DoN) Ethical Concerns regarding Billing: There is a heavy emphasis on "billing" clients a minimum amount per shift. This requirement exists regardless of whether the billing is clinically necessary, creating a high-pressure environment that arguably fosters insurance fraud. Failure to meet these arbitrary billing quotas results in disciplinary action, including write-ups and Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).

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