PMHNP for Trauma-Informed Mental Health (Part-Time, LA)

SHIELDS for Families; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Part time

Job summary

SHIELDS for Families seeks a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, medication management, and treatment. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive care to underserved families in Los Angeles.

The PMHNP will conduct evaluations, develop treatment plans, and monitor medications, ensuring high-quality care and strong EHR documentation.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program is required.
• Must hold CA RN and APRN licensure and PMHNP-BC certification.
• DEA registration and state controlled substance registration required.
• BLS/CPR certification required; strong clinical documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations.
• Diagnose using DSM-5-TR criteria.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe and monitor psychiatric medications.
• Assess psychiatric emergencies.
• Collaborate with clinical and community partners.
• Educate clients and families.
• Maintain accurate EHR documentation.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and QI initiatives.
• Ensure HIPAA and regulatory compliance.

Education

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

Current California RN and APRN licensure

PMHNP-BC certification

DEA registration

State controlled substance registration

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records experience

Job description

SHIELDS for Families seeks a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, medication management, and treatment. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive care to underserved families in Los Angeles.

The PMHNP will conduct evaluations, develop treatment plans, and monitor medications, ensuring high-quality care and strong EHR documentation.