Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

SHIELDS FOR FAMILIES; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 121,500 - 148,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical for family (employer-paid)

Dental/vision insurance (employer-paid

Group life insurance (employer-paid)

Sick pay (employer-paid)

Vacation pay (employer-paid)

Anniversary holiday (employer-paid)

Birthday holiday (employer-paid)

Job summary

SHIELDS FOR FAMILIES in Los Angeles, CA, seeks a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) for a full-time, in-person role. You will provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, and medication management within a multidisciplinary team serving underserved communities.

Requirements include CA RN and APRN licensure, PMHNP-BC, DEA and CS registration, plus strong clinical assessment and documentation skills. Experience in community mental health is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Must hold CA RN and APRN licensure, PMHNP-BC, DEA, and state controlled substance registration, and current BLS/CPR certification.
• Candidates should demonstrate strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Preferred qualifications include two or more years of psychiatric care experience in community mental health, nonprofit, outpatient, or integrated behavioral health settings.
• Knowledge of psychopharmacology and evidence-based psychiatric treatment; trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations.
• Diagnose conditions 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 quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, accreditation standards, and all applicable state and federal regulations.

Skills

Clinical assessment

DSM-5-TR criteria

Communication

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing

PMHNP-BC Board Certification

RN license (CA)

DEA registration

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Los Angeles, CA 90047

Salary Range: $135,000.00 - $135,000.00 Salary

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

In-person and Office/Field

Salary: $135,000/annual

Other Compensation:

• Employer-paid medical for employee and family, employer-paid dental, vision and group life insurance for employee - estimated value $8,243.28 - $23,823.84/annual
• Employer-paid sick pay (12 days per year) - estimated value $6,230.40/annual
• Employer-paid vacation pay (10-20 days per year depending on years of service) - estimated value $5,192.00/annual for first year of service
• Employer-paid anniversary holiday (1-5 days annually depending on years of service) - estimated value $519.20 annual for first year of service
• Employer-paid birthday holiday (1 day annually) - estimated value $519.20/annual

SHIELDS’ mission is to develop, deliver and evaluate culturally sensitive, comprehensive service models that empower and advocate for high-risk families in South Los Angeles.

Position Overview

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, medication management, and treatment for individuals with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, the PMHNP delivers trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and culturally responsive care to support underserved and vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

• Conducting psychiatric evaluations
• Diagnosing conditions using DSM-5-TR criteria
• Developing individualized treatment plans
• Prescribing and monitoring psychiatric medications
• Assessing psychiatric emergencies
• Collaborating with clinical and community partners
• Educating clients and families
• Maintaining accurate EHR documentation
• Participating in treatment team meetings and quality improvement initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with HIPAA, accreditation standards, and all applicable state and federal regulations

The PMHNP also supports the agency's mission by providing compassionate, person-centered care and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Qualifications
• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program required.
• Must hold current California RN and APRN licensure, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (PMHNP-BC), DEA registration, state controlled substance registration, and current BLS/CPR certification.
• Candidates should demonstrate strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Preferred qualifications include two or more years of psychiatric care experience in community mental health, nonprofit, outpatient, or integrated behavioral health settings;
• experience serving individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, homelessness, or trauma;
• and proficiency with electronic health records.
• The ideal candidate has knowledge of psychopharmacology and evidence-based psychiatric treatment, understands trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care, practices with cultural humility, builds therapeutic relationships with diverse populations, manages competing clinical priorities effectively, and is committed to ethical practice and ongoing professional development.