Does Community Research Foundation pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Community Research Foundation employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Community Research Foundation. This rating has decreased by 16% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Community Research Foundation?

47% of Community Research Foundation employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Community Research Foundation 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Community Research Foundation?

Clinician (13) , Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) (11) , PSR Specialist (10) , Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist (7) , Registered Nurse (7) , Mental Health Counselor (6) , Counselor (4) , Lead Clinician (4) , Mental Health Clinician (4) , Office Manager (4) , Peer Support Specialist (4) , Therapist (4) , Administrative Assistant (3) , Assessment Specialist (3) , Case Manager (3)

What are the pros of working at Community Research Foundation according to real employee reviews?

"Great Benefits, flexible for family life" ((in 19 reviews)); "Great people to work with!" ((in 11 reviews)); "Most of my coworkers were great" ((in 9 reviews)); "PTO almost always approved, consistent bbs hours" ((in 7 reviews)); "Great staff and atmosphere." ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Community Research Foundation according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and impacted caseload" ((in 27 reviews)); "Bad hours and bad management" ((in 12 reviews)); "Horrible training." ((in 5 reviews)); "Especially in upper management." ((in 5 reviews)); "The clinic director especially contributed to a hostile work environment." ((in 4 reviews))

Community Research Foundation Reviews

3.0

47% would recommend to a friend

(208 total reviews)

James Rogers

65% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (208 reviews)

Community Research Foundation has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 208 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Community Research Foundation employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Non-profit and NGO industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

208 reviews

5.0

24 Jan 2026

Tough work? Yes. Rewarding? YES!

Recruitment specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

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.

5.0

8 Oct 2025

Okay pay

Registered nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Flexible hours and willing to work with you.

Cons

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

Community Research Foundation Response

7mo

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.

5.0

12 Jun 2025

10/10

Substance use specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

I loved working here so much

Cons

Community mental health level pay

Community Research Foundation Response

11mo

We are making good progress on our total compensation and pay and plan to keep improving!

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