Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

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

Job Details

Job Location: Los Angeles, CA 90047, Salary Range: $83,200.00 - $83,200.00 Salary/year, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30 am to 5:00 pm In-person and Office/Field

Salary: $83,200/annual (Part-time Salaried Exempt at 16 hours per week - non-benefit eligible)

Mission

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.

Job Summary

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

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

• 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.
• Proficiency with electronic health records.

Ideal Candidate

• Knowledge of psychopharmacology and evidence-based psychiatric treatment.
• Understanding trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care.
• Practices with cultural humility.
• Builds therapeutic relationships with diverse populations.
• Manages competing clinical priorities effectively.
• Committed to ethical practice and ongoing professional development.