Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, medication management, and treatment for individuals with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, the PMHNP delivers trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and culturally responsive care to support underserved and vulnerable populations. The role supports SHIELDS’ mission to develop, deliver, and evaluate culturally sensitive, comprehensive service models that empower and advocate for high-risk families in South Los Angeles. The PMHNP provides compassionate, person-centered care and performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
- Current California RN and APRN licensure.
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (PMHNP-BC).
- DEA registration and state controlled substance registration.
- Current BLS/CPR certification.
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of psychiatric care experience in community mental health, nonprofit, outpatient, or integrated behavioral health settings.
- Experience serving individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, homelessness, or trauma.
- Proficiency with electronic health records.
- Knowledge of psychopharmacology and evidence-based psychiatric treatment.
- Understanding of trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care.
- Cultural humility and ability to build therapeutic relationships with diverse populations.
- Ability to manage competing clinical priorities effectively.
- Commitment to ethical practice and ongoing professional development.
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations and diagnose conditions using DSM-5-TR criteria.
- Develop individualized treatment plans.
- Prescribe and monitor psychiatric medications.
- Assess psychiatric emergencies.
- Collaborate with clinical and community partners.
- Educate clients and families.
- Maintain accurate electronic health record documentation.
- Participate in treatment team meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, accreditation standards, and applicable state and federal regulations.
- Provide compassionate, person-centered care and perform other duties as assigned.
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Job Type
Part-time
