Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
Amae Health is seeking to connect with talented Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners for current or future hiring needs. The role is part of an interdisciplinary team providing personalized, compassionate, high-quality outpatient care for people living with serious mental illness (SMI), including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar I disorder, and treatment-resistant depression. Amae operates high-acuity, in-person clinics and integrates psychiatry, therapy, primary care, dietitians, and community health workers to deliver coordinated, longitudinal care. The nurse practitioner would provide behavioral healthcare management, conduct psychiatric evaluations, manage medication, and develop individualized treatment plans addressing patients’ psychosocial and medical needs. The role includes ongoing consultation during recovery, collaboration with patient care teams, attention to social determinants of health, and education for patients and families. Amae describes its model as team-based and supported by purpose-built tools, ongoing training and mentorship, and research to advance severe mental illness care.
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 nurse practitioner license and prescriptive authority in good standing.
- DEA registration or ability to obtain it.
- Possession of, or willingness to obtain, Clozapine REMS certification and Medicaid enrollment if needed.
- At least 2 years of experience working with serious mental illness in an outpatient setting.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide behavioral healthcare management and monitor patients through treatment modalities and phases of recovery.
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments and provide ongoing medication management for patients with serious mental illness.
- Develop individualized treatment plans addressing patients’ specific psychosocial and medical needs that may limit recovery.
- Provide continuous, regular consultations as patients navigate recovery, in person and occasionally virtually.
- Liaise with patient care teams and collaborate with behavioral health providers to support integrated 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
