Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) CA & AZ

AC & CS ADVANCED COGNITIVE AND CLIN; United States; Remote; USD 187,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Job summary

AC & CS ADVANCED COGNITIVE AND CLINIC is seeking a highly qualified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) to join our behavioral health team serving California and Arizona. The role supports outpatient and telehealth services with a patient-centered, team-based approach in a fast-paced clinical environment.

The ideal candidate will have board certification, active or eligible CA/AZ licensure, and DEA registration for prescribing in California. AHCCCS credentialing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Board Certification as PMHNP-BC.
• Active licensure in California and/or Arizona or eligibility.
• AHCCCS credentialing preferred (or willing to obtain).
• DEA registration for California or willingness to apply before prescribing.
• Strong clinical documentation and treatment planning skills.
• Experience in outpatient behavioral health settings; telehealth a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments across the lifespan.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans including medication management and psychotherapy.
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications in compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams and provide clinical oversight to staff.
• Deliver Telehealth psychiatric services using secure platforms.
• Educate patients and families on mental health, medications, and wellness strategies.
• Participate in discharge planning, utilization review, and quality assurance.

Skills

PMHNP-BC Certification

CA/AZ Licensure eligible

DEA registration

Telehealth experience

Clinical documentation

Tools

Microsoft Teams

EClinicalWorks EMR

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

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 and Arizona. AHCCCS credentialing (Arizona Medicaid) is preferred. You will need to have your DEA available and ready for California; if not, you will need to apply.

This role involves providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, clinical oversight, and therapeutic interventions across diverse patient populations with behavioral health needs. The position supports outpatient and telehealth services, with an emphasis on 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.
• Deliver Telehealth psychiatric services using secure telemedicine platforms.
• Educate patients and families on:
  • Mental health diagnoses
  • Medication adherence and side-effect management
  • Lifestyle modifications and wellness strategies (e.g., health coaching, 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 and/or Arizona
• AHCCCS credentialing preferred (or willingness to obtain)
• 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, 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

Technology Requirements

• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams is required for clinical collaboration, supervision, and meetings
• Experience with EClinicalWorks (eCW) EMR is preferred
• Comfort with telehealth platforms and electronic health record systems

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 (with Telehealth components as applicable)

This is a remote position.