Nurse Practitioner

Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for our outpatient psychiatry practice in Bakersfield. You will perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnose conditions, and manage medications within a collaborative care model.

The ideal candidate is clinically strong, organized, and experienced in fast-paced outpatient settings. You will educate patients and families, ensure thorough documentation, and work with a multidisciplinary team to

Qualifications

• Current, active Nurse Practitioner license in CA.
• PMHNP board certification (Psychiatric-Mental Health).
• DEA license and prescribing authority as required by state law.
• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Outpatient psychiatry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and document findings.
• Diagnose mental health conditions and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide medication management with monitoring and adjustments as needed.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, meds, side effects and expectations.
• Monitor progress through follow-up visits and ongoing assessment.
• Maintain compliant EHR documentation and coordinate with care team.
• Identify and respond to clinical risks, including suicidality and grave disability.
• Stay updated on best practices, prescribing standards, and regulations.
• Participate in team meetings and clinical collaboration as required.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing

PMHNP board certification

Job description

• Location 2215 G Street,Bakersfield, CA, 93301,United States

Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a compassionate, patient-centered Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our outpatient psychiatry practice. This role is responsible for providing high-quality psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and ongoing treatment planning for patients.

The ideal candidate is clinically strong, collaborative, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced outpatient setting. This position works closely with therapists, support staff, and other providers to ensure coordinated, evidence-based care that supports positive patient outcomes.

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including review of mental health history, symptoms, and clinical needs

Diagnose mental health conditions and develop individualized treatment plans

Provide medication management, including prescribing, monitoring effectiveness, and adjusting treatment as clinically appropriate

Educate patients and, when appropriate, family members on diagnoses, medications, side effects, and treatment expectations

Monitor patient progress and response to treatment through follow-up visits and ongoing assessment

Complete timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic health record

Coordinate care with therapists, primary care providers, case managers, and other members of the treatment team

Identify and respond appropriately to clinical risk, including suicidality, homicidality, grave disability, and other urgent psychiatric concerns

Maintain current knowledge of psychiatric best practices, prescribing standards, and applicable regulatory requirements

Participate in team meetings, case consultation, and clinical collaboration as needed

Qualifications

Current, active Nurse Practitioner license in the State of CA

Board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

DEA license and furnishing/prescriptive authority as required by state law

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program

Prior psychiatry or behavioral health experience strongly preferred

Experience with outpatient psychiatric medication management preferred

Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to build rapport with diverse patient populations

Proficiency with electronic health records and standard clinical documentation requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Experience treating children, adolescents, and/or adults in an outpatient setting

Familiarity with trauma-informed, culturally responsive care

Experience collaborating within a multidisciplinary behavioral health team

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

Primarily office-based outpatient setting

Requires prolonged sitting, computer use, and frequent patient interaction

Must be able to manage competing priorities while maintaining professionalism and clinical quality