Nurse Practitioner - Hybrid
ALTER MANAGEMENT•Dana Point, CA
•$150,000 - $170,000•Hybrid
About The Position
Alter Behavioral Health is an adult mental health treatment provider with a network of upscale inpatient residential facilities in Orange County and San Diego. As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), you play a vital role in delivering high-quality psychiatric care, supporting client stability, and guiding treatment outcomes across the continuum of care. This role goes beyond medication management — it’s about clinical leadership, collaboration, and delivering compassionate, evidence-based care in a residential setting.
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license in California
- Active DEA certification
- Strong knowledge of adult psychiatric disorders and psychopharmacology
- Familiarity with ASAM criteria and behavioral health best practices
- Valid California Driver’s License required
- CPR & First Aid certification required (or ability to obtain prior to start)
- Must pass Live Scan fingerprint clearance
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Frequent standing, walking, and movement between facilities
- Ability to navigate multi-level residential homes, including stairs
- Ability to respond to urgent clinical situations as needed
- Ability to operate computers and documentation systems
- Successful Live Scan clearance
- Completion of required health screenings, drug testing, and TB testing
- Compliance with DHCS, DSS, Joint Commission standards, HIPAA, and applicable California employment laws
Nice To Haves
- Experience in residential treatment or higher levels of care
- Experience treating co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
- Familiarity with EMR systems
- Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments
- Diagnose mental health conditions and develop individualized treatment plans
- Prescribe and manage medications, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
- Complete new client intakes upon admission
- Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Ensure continuity of care throughout the treatment process
- Partner with psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, and residential staff
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings
- Communicate effectively with families, providers, and external partners
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in EMR systems
- Ensure compliance with DHCS, DSS, Joint Commission, HIPAA, and applicable regulations
- Provide remote support for clinical emergencies between 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Respond to urgent medication requests and clinical concerns as needed
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
- 401(k) with employer match up to 6%
- PTO & CA Paid Sick Leave
- Gym membership/wellness reimbursement (up to $50/month)
- Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
