Job Overview
We are seeking a part-time (16+ hours/week) or full-time (36+ hours/week) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our growing outpatient group in Camarillo, California. Sterling Care Psychiatric Group is an independently owned practice dedicated to providing patient-centered care. We believe this is best achieved when providers have the freedom to exercise their own clinical judgement. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive mental health services, including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy for adult or child/adolescent populations. Your expertise will help improve mental health outcomes, promote recovery, and support overall well-being. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values patient-centered care, autonomy, and professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments, including mental status examinations and diagnostic evaluations using ICD-10 coding standards.
- Prescribe and manage medications in accordance with DEA regulations and clinical guidelines, including psychopharmacology treatments.
- Develop individualized treatment plans that incorporate behavioral health strategies, medication management, and patient education.
- Collaborate with primary care providers, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated patient care.
- Utilize electronic health record (EHR/EHR systems) such as Icanotes to document clinical encounters accurately and efficiently.
- Provide telehealth services to expand access to mental health care across diverse settings and populations.
- Educate patients and their families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies to foster engagement and adherence.
Experience
- Valid certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with current licensure in the state of California.
- Minimum 2 years experience working as a PMNHP
- Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems for documentation and clinical management
- Prior exposure to diverse healthcare environments such as hospitals (Level I Trauma Center experience), outpatient clinics, or community mental health centers is highly valued.
- Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations, medical terminology, diagnostic evaluation techniques, and patient assessment skills.
Join us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges! We are committed to provide patient- centered care and fostering an inclusive environment that supports your professional development. We are an independent group practice where policies are determined by our providers and not by a distant corporate office. Sterling Care offers flexible scheduling for full or part time employment (9/80s, 4/10s, 3/12s or the combination that works best for you). Additionally we provide Malpractice Insurance and funds for Licensure/Association dues. Our providers can choose to deliver services via telehealth, in Sterling's Camarillo office, or a hybrid of the two. Practice your way, with flexibility, autonomy and clinical support as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Pay: $130.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Camarillo, CA 93010
