$131,940–$162,270 Per Year
Best Practices, Case Management, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Clinical Support, Community Health, Consulting, Documentation, Driver's License, Educational Evaluation, Health Plan, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Identify Issues, Legal, Medications, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Credentials, Patient Education, Plan Meetings, Product/Service Launch, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Time Management, Treatment Evaluation, Treatment Plan, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Compensation We Offer
· The initial compensation for this position ranges from $131,940 - $162,270 annually; depending on experience, location, and internal equity considerations.
Benefits We Offer
· Benefits Eligibility starts on day ONE
· We provide a robust benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, See our Benefits Page HERE.
· 401K Employer Match up to 4%
· Competitive Time Off Plans
Must meet eligibility requirements based on employment status
Overview:
Under the general direction of the Program Director or designee, and in collaboration with a psychiatrist, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides independent psychiatric care and in autonomous collaboration with other healthcare professionals in psychiatric clinical settings to a specified population consumers. Ensures proper mental health treatment including psychiatric evaluation, differential diagnosing, and psychiatric medication management.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts independent psychiatric evaluations and assessments for assigned clients.
- Provides differential diagnoses and develops individualized treatment plans.
- Prescribes and manages psychiatric medications in collaboration with a psychiatrist.
- Monitors patient progress, response to treatment, and modifies care plans as needed.
- Consults with clinical teams to support comprehensive mental health care.
- Collaborates with psychiatrists and other healthcare providers in multidisciplinary settings.
- Educates patients and families about mental health conditions, treatments, and medication.
- Maintains accurate, timely documentation in accordance with clinical and regulatory standards.
- Participates in case conferences, treatment planning meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Provides clinical guidance and support to staff when requested.
- Ensures care is consistent with best practices and complies with legal and ethical guidelines.
Qualifications:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
- Certified Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry with a minimum of two (2) years of psychiatric experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience (two years of relevant experience equals one year of education)
- Active registration in good standing with the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).
- Completion of a nurse practitioner program that meets BRN standards.
- Possession and maintenance of the following credentials:
- California Nurse Practitioner certificate
- CA BRN certification
- National Provider Identifier (NPI)
- Furnishing number
- DEA registration
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan) Certification
- Experience with psychiatric assessments, medication education, and psychotropic medication management in community mental health.
- Familiarity with clinical protocols and the ability to follow standardized procedures outlined in the NP manual.
- Valid California driver’s license and an insurable driving record under the clinic’s liability policy.