PMHNP

Summary Of Position

A nurse practitioner is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients with psychiatric disorders while providing high-quality, patient-centered care. The ideal candidate is compassionate, detail-oriented, and committed to helping individuals achieve mental wellness through medication management, psychoeducation, counseling and care coordination to other services (TMS).

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality psychiatric care to patients, including diagnosis, treatment, and medication management.
• Diagnose and develop individualized treatment plans based on the patient's mental health needs.
• Offer counseling and psychotherapy services to patients and their families.
• Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and self-care strategies.
• Collaborate with our multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care for patients, including therapy, medication management, and social support.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including treatment plans, progress notes, and medication management records.
• Participate in treatment planning and case conferences to ensure holistic and individualized care for each patient.
• Contribute to improving and advancing our mental healthcare services through participation in quality improvement initiatives and staying current with evidence-based practices.
• Support business development efforts through community outreach, events, and content contributions for media including articles, blogs, social media, and more.
• Assist with training new PMHNPs and site staff, as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Master's degree from an accredited nursing program or an accredited physician assistant program.
• 1 Year of post-graduate paid experience in a behavioral health setting required.
• Experience as a Nurse Practitioner in mental health care and psychiatric care.
• Valid and current CA Nurse Practitioner license required without any disciplinary action.
• Valid Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) registration.
• Valid credentialing with commercial insurance payors.
• Successful clearance of pre-employment health screening.
• Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (“CPR”) and First Aid Card.
• Current Tuberculosis (“TB”) or X-Ray clearance.
• Successful clearance of Department of Health Care Services (“DHCS”) and Guardian.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to function independently with regards to most clinical decision making.
• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians and ancillary staff.
• Ability to utilize Electronic Medical Records (“EMR”) system and document effectively.
• Strong knowledge of mental health disorders and treatment modalities.
• Knowledge of medications, indications, dosage ranges, side effects, and potential toxicity.
• Empathy and compassion for clients.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Use manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to operate computers and office equipment.
• Maintain vision abilities such as close focus and adjusting focus for reading and screen work.
• Occasionally bend, stoop, and reach to access files or materials.
• Communicate frequently and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Use hands to produce and manage records in manual or electronic formats.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 15 pounds when moving office supplies or equipment.

Pay

$165,00 - $210,000 annual salary DOE