Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - View Hospital

UC Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 170,736 - 239,828; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Riverside is seeking a full-time Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to support the development of inpatient psychiatric services. This role involves providing direct patient care for pediatric and adolescent patients in an inpatient setting, collaborating with medical teams to ensure effective treatment and healthcare access.

The position requires a valid Registered Nurse license and Nurse Practitioner certification, with a preference for candidates experienced in psychiatric care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license and Nurse Practitioner certification required.
• Experience in pediatric and adolescent psychiatric care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to pediatric and adolescent populations in an inpatient setting.
• Support the development and launch of inpatient psychiatric services.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered treatment.
• Ensure timely access to care and support program growth.

Job description

Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - View Hospital

Priority Application Deadline: 06/02/2026

Job ID: 37174625

Category: Healthcare

Organization: School of Medicine

Department: Psychiatry and Neurosci Dept

Location: Main Campus - UCR

Salary: $170,736 - $239,828

Date Posted: May 18, 2026

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Schedule: 8AM - 5PM

Full/Part Time: Full-time (100%)

Level of Supervision: General Direction

Personnel Program Code: Professional & Support Staff

Position Overview

The Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will support the development and launch of inpatient psychiatric services at View Hospital in Colton, CA. This role is designed to expand access to high-quality behavioral health care by providing direct patient care to pediatric and adolescent populations in an inpatient setting. The position plays a critical role in supporting program growth, ensuring timely access to care, and collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered treatment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to pediatric and adolescent populations in an inpatient setting.
• Support the development and launch of inpatient psychiatric services.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered treatment.
• Ensure timely access to care and support program growth.