PMHNP for Frontier SMI Care: Integrated, High-Impact

Amae Health; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Amae Health in Los Altos, CA is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our interdisciplinary team in delivering personalized, high-quality care for individuals with severe mental illness. The PMHNP will oversee psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and collaborative treatment planning.

The ideal candidate has PMHNP-BC, California licensure, DEA, and at least 2 years working with SMI/outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Board certification as a PMHNP-BC.
• Active, unrestricted California NP license and prescriptive authority in good standing.
• DEA registration (or ability to obtain).
• Willingness to obtain Clozapine REMS certification and Medicaid enrollment, if needed.
• A minimum of 2 years working with SMI/outpatient.
• Familiarity with the medical, mental health, and social service systems in the greater Charlotte area.
• Holistic perspective on health and understanding of patient rights.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Comfort with technology and a passion for using technology to improve care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral healthcare management to Amae Health patients; monitor and manage care through gradients of recovery.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication management for patients with serious mental illness.
• Develop individualized treatment plans addressing psychosocial and medical needs that might limit recovery.
• Provide continuous, regular consultations as patients navigate recovery, in person and occasionally virtually.
• Liaise with patient care teams and collaborate closely with behavioral health providers to ensure integrated care.
• Address medical and behavioral health needs to mitigate negative impacts of social determinants of health.
• Educate patients and families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and recovery planning.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Adaptability

Diversity awareness

Technology proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing

PMHNP-BC board certification

Active CA NP license and prescriptive authority

DEA registration

Clozapine REMS certification & Medicaid enrollment

2+ years with SMI/outpatient

Familiarity with Charlotte area health systems

Holistic health perspective and patient rights

Ability to work with diverse backgrounds

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Comfort with technology to improve care

Job description

Amae Health in Los Altos, CA is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our interdisciplinary team in delivering personalized, high-quality care for individuals with severe mental illness. The PMHNP will oversee psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and collaborative treatment planning.

The ideal candidate has PMHNP-BC, California licensure, DEA, and at least 2 years working with SMI/outpatient settings.