We are seeking a compassionate, patient-centered Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our outpatient psychiatry practice. This role is responsible for providing high-quality psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and ongoing treatment planning for patients.
The ideal candidate is clinically strong, collaborative, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced outpatient setting. This position works closely with therapists, support staff, and other providers to ensure coordinated, evidence-based care that supports positive patient outcomes.
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Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including review of mental health history, symptoms, and clinical needs
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Diagnose mental health conditions and develop individualized treatment plans
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Provide medication management, including prescribing, monitoring effectiveness, and adjusting treatment as clinically appropriate
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Educate patients and, when appropriate, family members on diagnoses, medications, side effects, and treatment expectations
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Monitor patient progress and response to treatment through follow-up visits and ongoing assessment
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Complete timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic health record
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Coordinate care with therapists, primary care providers, case managers, and other members of the treatment team
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Identify and respond appropriately to clinical risk, including suicidality, homicidality, grave disability, and other urgent psychiatric concerns
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Maintain current knowledge of psychiatric best practices, prescribing standards, and applicable regulatory requirements
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Participate in team meetings, case consultation, and clinical collaboration as needed
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Current, active Nurse Practitioner license in the State of CA
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Board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
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DEA license and furnishing/prescriptive authority as required by state law
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Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program
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Prior psychiatry or behavioral health experience strongly preferred
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Experience with outpatient psychiatric medication management preferred
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Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to build rapport with diverse patient populations
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Proficiency with electronic health records and standard clinical documentation requirements
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Experience treating children, adolescents, and/or adults in an outpatient setting
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Familiarity with trauma-informed, culturally responsive care
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Experience collaborating within a multidisciplinary behavioral health team
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Primarily office-based outpatient setting
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Requires prolonged sitting, computer use, and frequent patient interaction
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Must be able to manage competing priorities while maintaining professionalism and clinical quality
