Per Diem Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Psychedelic Alpha; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Psychedelic Science Institute (PSI) in Los Angeles is seeking a licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide clinical coverage for ketamine-assisted therapies within FDA-regulated trials and standard care.

You will perform phlebotomy, monitor medications, ensure thorough documentation, and supervise RNs/ MAs while maintaining GCP, HIPAA, and DEA compliance.

Qualifications

• Active California licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or equivalent.
• DEA registration required within 90 days of start date.
• National board certification in psychiatry/mental health nursing.
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and HIPAA knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical coverage including exams, labs, and medication management for trial participants and clinic patients.
• Perform phlebotomy and POC testing during trial visits.
• Prescribe and monitor ketamine within psychotherapy for adults.
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments using standardized tools.
• Screen participants for eligibility and assess risk per regulations.
• Ensure documentation in EHR/CTMS within 24 hours of service.
• Provide supervision and training for RNs and MAs.
• Maintain regulatory compliance with DEA, GCP, HIPAA.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Psychopharmacology

Clinical documentation

GCP compliance

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

DEA regulations knowledge

Education

CA NP license (Psychiatric)

DEA registration

National board certification (PMHNP)

BLS/AHA certification

Job description

About PSI

Psychedelic Science Institute (PSI) is working toward a healthcare system where psychedelic medicines are trusted, evidence-based standards of care that improve lives and expand human potential. Our mission is to advance the science and buildthe caredelivery models that bring these therapies safely and equitably into mainstream healthcare. PSI is a multispecialty team of mental health, medical and neuroscience experts. Over the past nine years, our team has conducted multiple clinical trials of psychedelic medicines for depression, anxiety,PTSDandalcohol use disorder, and delivered more than 11,000 ketamine-assisted therapy sessions. Through our flagship TRIP Clinics, weoffera model of care where patients are empowered, clinicians aresupportedand every study contributes to the growing body of evidence within psychedelic medicine and mental health. Our work is guided by six core values: patient safety and clinical quality, scientific rigor, compassionate care,equitableaccess, operational excellence, and interconnectedness. Join us inshapinga more ethical,inclusiveand accessible future for psychedelic medicine.

Responsibilities

• Clinical: Provide clinical coverage, including physical exams, lab procedures and ordering, medication management (e.g., tapers), evaluation of adverse events, and on-call support during and up to 24 hours post-visitfor clinical trial participants and clinic patients.
• Perform phlebotomy and Point of Care (POC) testing for clinical trial study visits.
• Prescribe, administer and monitor intramuscular ketamine withinketamine-assisted psychotherapytooutpatient adults for depression, anxiety, traumatic stress, OCD, ADHD and bipolar disorder.
• Conduct comprehensive, culturally responsive medical and psychiatric assessments, including SCID, MINI, MADRS, CAPS, etc. within FDA-regulated psychedelic clinical trial protocols.
• Screen potential participants for clinical trial eligibility, using clinical judgment to assesshistories, diagnoses and medications.
• Assess risk and manage crises in accordance with California BRN laws, mandated reporting requirements and the nursing code of ethics.
• Provide supervision, training and monitoring for RNs and MAs to ensure cohesive standards of quality care are maintained across medical providers.
• Collaborate with patients, participants, therapists, office staff, interdisciplinary providers, CROs and pharmacies to ensure coordinated care.
• Administrative: Maintain accurate documentation in the Electronic Health Records (EHR) system and Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS), including vitals, session notes, treatment plans and intake assessments within 24 hours of service.
• Maintain training and compliance with GCP, HIPAA and all relevant legal and regulatory requirements regarding patient records and protected health information (PHI).
• Participate in regular supervision, team meetings and ongoing training as required.
• Prepare and maintain clean, compliant, well-stocked treatment rooms, labs and medical supplies in line with organizational standards.
• Comply with all regulations, procedures and protocols related to scheduled drugs, in accordance with DEA regulations and direction of supervising physicians.
• Perform other duties, as assigned by supervisor.

Position Requirements

• Active California licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, including RN, NP and Furnishing licenses.
• DEA registration (California-specific or transferable) required within 90 days of clinical start date; proof of transfer is the employee's responsibility.
• National board certification from an approved certifying body required by the first day of employment.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support certification (or higher).
• Competence in psychiatric assessment, psychopharmacology, clinical documentation and interpretation of common diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements and experience with clinical trial protocols.
• Strong patient-centered approach with exceptional bedside manner.
• Collaborative, team-oriented professional with a positive work ethic; experienced working within interdisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, intranasal esketamine, psychedelic clinical research or closely related services.
• Experience conducting clinician-administered standardized rating scales.
• Experience with investigational products, controlled-substance accountability, medication temperature excursions, CLIA-waived testing or peripheral IV placement.
• Experience providing clinical training and quality improvement.

Details

Per Diem, 8-hour shifts, during business hours of M-F 9 am - 7 pm.

Primary work location is TRIP Clinic Hollywood with additional required shifts at TRIP Clinic Santa Monica and/or other TRIP Clinic sites based on site needs.

Salary range is $78-85/hr. Compensation offers are benchmarked against competitive market data and evaluated using non-discriminative criteria such as scope of responsibility, education and prior experience.

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that businesses hold the responsibility of counteracting the disproportionate marginalization of people in society, including people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women and LGBTQIA+ people. Because we believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities. PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state or local law.