Part-Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner — San Jose

AACI; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan

Additional bilingual pay

State Loan Forgiveness Programs

Headspace for mental wellness

Job summary

AACI in San Jose, CA is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment part-time (8 hours weekly). The role includes medication management, individual counseling, care coordination, and patient education, working within a multidisciplinary team to support stabilization and recovery. The position is based in our health center with duties aligned to Medi-Cal and local standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or Doctorate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a specialty in Psychiatry (CCNE or NLNAC).
• Current, unrestricted License as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of California.
• Board Certification from the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).
• DEA license in good standing, authorizing the prescribing of controlled substances.
• Current BLS certification
• Must have 104 NP Status in the state of California

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and histories for new patients.
• Provide client-centered individual counseling services.
• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of therapies and medications.
• Prescribe, renew and manage psychiatric medications with attention to status and side effects.
• Coordinate care with an integrated care team and with labs/testing follow-up.
• Document per Medi-Cal, Santa Clara County and AACI standards within deadlines.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Counseling

Medication management

Cultural competence

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

AACI in San Jose, CA is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment part-time (8 hours weekly). The role includes medication management, individual counseling, care coordination, and patient education, working within a multidisciplinary team to support stabilization and recovery. The position is based in our health center with duties aligned to Medi-Cal and local standards.