Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
Amae Health is interested in connecting with talented candidates for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner role, though there may not be an immediate opening. The position is part of an interdisciplinary team providing personalized, compassionate, high-quality outpatient care to people living with serious mental illness, including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar I disorder, and treatment-resistant depression. The role includes psychiatric assessment and medication management, individualized recovery planning, regular consultations, and close coordination with behavioral health and other care providers. Care is delivered primarily in person, with occasional virtual consultations. Amae Health operates high-acuity clinics and integrates psychiatry, therapy, primary care, dietitians, and community health workers. Its clinicians contribute to care delivery, research, and the development of outcomes frameworks for severe mental illness. The role offers opportunities for ongoing training, supervision, and mentorship through Amae’s collaboration with Mass General Brigham.
Requirements
- Master's or doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
- Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
- Active, unrestricted California NP license and prescriptive authority in good standing.
- DEA registration or ability to obtain it.
- At least 2 years of experience working with serious mental illness in outpatient settings.
- Familiarity with medical, mental health, and social service systems in the LA Metro area.
- Holistic perspective on health and understanding of patient rights.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.
- Comfort with technology and interest in using technology to improve care delivery.
Nice To Haves
- TMS certification.
- Clozapine REMS certification, or willingness to obtain it.
- Medicaid enrollment, or willingness to obtain it if needed.
Responsibilities
- Provide behavioral healthcare management and monitor patient care through treatment modalities as patients progress through recovery.
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments and provide ongoing medication management for patients with serious mental illness.
- Develop individualized treatment plans addressing psychosocial and medical needs that may limit recovery.
- Provide continuous, regular consultations as patients navigate recovery, primarily in person and occasionally virtually.
- Liaise with patient care teams and collaborate with behavioral health providers to support integrated, cohesive care.
- Address medical and behavioral health needs to mitigate the negative impacts of social determinants of health.
- Educate patients and families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and recovery planning.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Parental leave.
- Programs focused on employee well-being.
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Job Type
Full-time
