Nurse Practitioner for Adult Team Mental Health Services

Mental Health America of Los Angeles • Long Beach, CA

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About The Position

Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) is a nonprofit mental health agency providing integrated services to people across Los Angeles County. The Nurse Practitioner provides a comprehensive spectrum of psychiatric services to assigned program participants under the general supervision of a psychiatrist. The role works with multidisciplinary teams and supports participants’ mental and physical health needs through consultation, medication management, care planning, and related services.

This is a full-time position with an annual salary range of $155,000–$172,000. The position requires a master’s degree in Nursing with a Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing specialty, completion of an approved Family/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program, and the specified California licenses and certifications. Community psychiatry experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing with a specialty in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from an accredited university.
• Completion of an approved Family/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program from an accredited university, with furnishing license.
• A valid, active, current Nurse Practitioner license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• A valid, active, current Nurse Practitioner medication furnishing number issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• A valid, active, current Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• A valid, active, current DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate.
• Current certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan).
• Must have an LPS designation or qualify in a timely manner through the LA County Department of Mental Health to write involuntary holds under Section 5150 of the California Welfare and Institutions Code.
• Good basic English writing and computer skills; highly organized; excellent communication skills; able to manage multiple tasks without losing productivity; and able to work in a team-oriented approach to member services.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Tolerance and understanding for individuals presenting with urgent multiple needs, issues, and problematic behavioral characteristics.
• Knowledge of individuals who are substance abusing and/or dually diagnosed, and of local services for dually diagnosed individuals; knowledge of community resources or ability to become knowledgeable quickly.
• At least three years of driving history, a current Class C driver’s license, a vehicle for transportation, proof of valid automobile insurance, and ability to be insured by MHALA’s liability insurance.
• TB clearance and annual retesting are conditions of continued employment.
• Employment verification directly from three past employers within the most recent seven-year period.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in community psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual psychiatric consultation, medication consultation, and medication management to members.
• Provide allied psychiatric and medical consultation and education to staff.
• Prescribe medications and obtain consents.
• Participate as an active member of multidisciplinary teams providing comprehensive case management services to members.
• Participate in weekly team meetings and staff training meetings.
• Assist teams with personal service planning for members.
• Participate in site social activities.
• Initiate or participate in allied professional activities as interested or assigned, such as community liaison work, homeless services, staff education and training, supervision of medical residents, medical research or academic studies, and presentations or consultation to outside groups.
• Participate in Leadership and Quality Improvement meetings.
• Support staff in meeting program documentation standards and document in the required program within the required 24-hour turnaround.
• Participate in professional development activities to maintain and enhance personal and professional skills.

Benefits

• Full benefits package.
• Employee assistance program.
• Generous paid time off.
• Competitive salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level