Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)
About The Position
The Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-level clinical care within WEA’s Crisis Walk-In (CWI) program, serving youth and adults experiencing acute behavioral health crises. This role is central to front-line triage, rapid clinical assessment, crisis stabilization, and safe care transitions in a fast-paced, walk-in environment. The RN functions as a clinical decision-maker and care coordinator, responsible for initiating nursing interventions, supporting psychiatric evaluations, and identifying decompensation and the need for higher levels of care. This role requires strong clinical judgment, the ability to operate autonomously within scope, and comfort managing dynamic, high-acuity behavioral health presentations Working as part of a multidisciplinary team—including prescribers, behavioral health clinicians, peer support specialists, and care coordinators—the Psychiatric RN ensures safe, efficient, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care delivery.
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
- Current BLS certification.
- Minimum 1 year of psychiatric nursing experience.
- Strong clinical assessment, crisis intervention, and de-escalation skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment.
- Availability to work rotating weekend shifts as part of a 24/7 crisis care environment.
- Proficiency with electronic health records (EHRs).
Nice To Haves
- Experience in psychiatric, crisis, emergency department, or behavioral health settings.
- PMH-BC (Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse - Board Certified).
- CPI, MAB, SAMA, or equivalent certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
- Knowledge of crisis care systems, including 988 continuum and involuntary hold processes (e.g., 5150).
- Experience working with individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
- Bilingual (Spanish preferred).
Responsibilities
- Clinical Triage & Rapid Assessment
- Crisis Stabilization & Nursing Interventions
- Medication Administration & Monitoring
- Crisis Intervention, De-escalation & Safety
- Care Coordination & Management
- Patient & Family Education
- Documentation & Regulatory Compliance
- Safety & Operations
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare coverage, paid time off, and shareholder/equity options.
- Opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional leaders across Behavioral Health, Medical, Street Medicine, Public Health, Rural Health, and Tribal Health initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
