Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Hybrid
Headlight Health · Chula Vista, CA · 4 days ago
On-siteHealthcare$169k/yrFull-time
Roles and Responsibilities
- Diagnose and treat mental health and emotional disorders
- Work a hybrid model, Minimum of 3 or 4 days per week in office, depending on location
- Offer individual and group therapy to patients
- Prescribe and monitor medications when necessary
- Maintain detailed records of patient visits and progress
- Aid in the development of individualized treatment plans
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure patient continuity of care
- Educate patients and families about mental health and emotional disorders
- Participate in community outreach and education
Qualifications
- Minimum requirement of 12 months of experience post licensure in a psychiatric clinical setting
- Master's degree in Nursing, with a specialty in Psychiatric Nursing
- Board Certification via ANCC or AANP
- Valid state licensure as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (based on clinic location)
- Active DEA in the state your prescribing (based on clinic location)
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are a plus, but not required
- Knowledge of mental health and emotional disorders
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work as part of a team
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) Proficiency: Must have demonstrated experience in utilizing electronic health record systems efficiently to manage patient data, document clinical information, and access patient histories.
- Familiarity with NextGen is highly desirable
- Strong computer literacy with proficiency in a range of software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations
- Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and troubleshoot common issues
Benefits
- W-2 role with medical, dental and vision effective on the first of the month after employment
- Base Salary and monthly Bonus based on billed hours
- CEU support which includes earned CEU days and CEU reimbursements
- Vacation, Sick, Holiday
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential counseling services, resources, and support to help you navigate personal or professional challenges
- 401(k) plan with company contribution
- Credentialing Support, Training and Development Opportunities, Growth Opportunities
- Convenient work from home or hybrid options
- Flexible schedule