Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMHNP-BC CA

AC & CS ADVANCED COGNITIVE AND CLIN; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 187,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

AC & CS ADVANCED COGNITIVE AND CLIN requires a Board-Certified PMHNP-BC to join its behavioral health team serving California. An active CA license and DEA registration before prescribing are required. The role is in-person at Riverside County facilities with travel between sites.

The PMHNP will conduct psychiatric evaluations, manage medications, and provide clinical oversight in a team-based setting. Excellent documentation and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Board Certification as a PMHNP-BC.
• Active California licensure.
• DEA registration for California or willingness to obtain.
• Experience in outpatient behavioral health settings.
• Strong documentation and treatment planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations across the lifespan.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans including medication management and psychotherapy.
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications in compliance with HIPAA and regulations.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary clinical teams.
• Provide clinical oversight and supervision to behavioral health staff.
• Travel between Riverside County facilities as needed.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, adherence, and lifestyle modifications.
• Participate in discharge planning and quality assurance activities.

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly qualified, Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) to join our multidisciplinary behavioral health team serving California.

The candidate must have an active DEA registration for California or be willing to apply and obtain one before prescribing.

This role involves providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, clinical oversight, and therapeutic interventions for diverse patient populations with behavioral health needs. The position is an in-person, facility-based clinical role supporting outpatient behavioral health services across Riverside County facilities. The role emphasizes collaborative, patient-centered care in a fast-paced clinical environment.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment, excellent documentation skills, and a commitment to teamwork, quality improvement, and continuity of care.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments for patients across the lifespan.

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, incorporating medication management, psychotherapy, and behavioral interventions.

Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications in compliance with HIPAA, state, and federal regulations.

Coordinate comprehensive patient care in collaboration with interdisciplinary clinical teams.

Provide clinical oversight and supervision to behavioral health staff, including bi-weekly clinical reviews as required.

Review, supervise, and sign off on clinical documentation to ensure accuracy, compliance, and quality standards.

Provide in-person psychiatric services at assigned Riverside County facilities.

Travel between assigned facilities as needed to support patient care and continuity of services.

Educate patients and families on:

• Mental health diagnoses
• Medication adherence and side-effect management
• Lifestyle modifications and wellness strategies, including health coaching and nutrition awareness

Participate in discharge planning, case management, utilization review, and quality assurance activities aligned with NCQA and organizational standards.

Work as part of a team-based care model, including providing clinical coverage for teammates when needed to ensure continuity of patient care.

Required Skills & Qualifications

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

Active or eligible licensure in California

Active DEA registration for California, or willingness to apply and obtain DEA registration before prescribing

Strong proficiency in clinical documentation and treatment planning

Experience in outpatient behavioral health settings; ER, urgent care, facility-based care, or acute settings is a plus

Demonstrated ability to work with individuals experiencing mental health and substance use disorders

Excellent communication skills for patient education and interdisciplinary collaboration

Ability to function effectively in a team-oriented environment, including flexibility to assist with coverage when required

Knowledge of infection control protocols and patient safety standards

Ability and willingness to travel to assigned facilities within Riverside County

Technology Requirements

Proficiency with Microsoft Teams is required for clinical collaboration, supervision, and meetings.

Experience with EClinicalWorks (eCW) EMR is preferred.

Comfort with electronic health record systems is required.

Position Details

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Compensation: $187,000 – $215,000 annually, commensurate with experience, licensure, and scope of responsibilities

Work Location: In-person, covering Riverside County facilities

Travel/Gas Reimbursement: Gas or mileage reimbursement provided for approved facility-related travel, in accordance with company policy