Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Felton Institute•San Mateo, CA

8d•$53 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

The psychiatric nurse practitioner exercises medical responsibilities for psychiatric evaluation, medication assessment and medication monitoring. Additionally, the PNP performs crisis intervention, supportive counseling, and other direct mental health services, including case management, and assists with 5150 evaluations, as needed. This position directs treatment planning and works as a member of multidisciplinary team. Services will be provided either at the program site or in other field locations as indicated and local travel between agency sites is expected. This position reports directly to the Medical Director or their designee.

Requirements

Verifiable completion of training in an accredited Nurse Practitioner program required.
A minimum of 3 years of nursing experience preferred, experience in community mental health a plus.
Training and experience in psychopharmacology required.
Current Nurse Practitioner license from State of California required.
Current furnishing number required.
Valid California Drivers’ License with a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with participants diagnosed with psychotic disorders preferred.
Personal or family experience of overcoming mental health challenges highly desirable.
Bilingual/bicultural and fluent in Spanish or threshold Asian languages is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for psychiatric evaluation, medication assessment and medication monitoring.
Order diagnostic tests and ensure follow up with the appropriate medical specialty as needed.
Monitor vitals and order baseline and periodic labs.
Monitor, document, and address side effects including extrapyramidal symptoms and tardive dyskinesia when prescribing antipsychotic medication.
Administer Long Acting Injectables.
Coordinate care with (re)MIND® treatment team at Felton, county Behavioral Health, and with community partners.
Coordinate care with primary medical provider and/or counsel participant and family on medical issues.
Maintain participant caseload, as designated by Medical Director and/or Clinical Program Manager.
Maintain clinical records in accordance with mandated quality assurance standards.
Meet all deadlines and comply with agency's documentation requirements and productivity standards.
Attend all clinical, supervision, and administrative meetings as scheduled.
Consult and provide on-going education to non-medical staff in psychopharmacology and medical aspects of patient care.
Participate in the delivery of training and/or program presentations.
Attend and participate in all assigned trainings for professional, program, and agency development.
Additional duties as assigned.