Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Elevate Mental Health

Unicare Community Health Center; Creekside (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Unicare Community Health Center in California seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide outpatient psychiatric care, assess, diagnose and treat patients with mental health disorders, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires CA licensure as an NP, state nursing certification, national NP certification, DEA registration, and BLS. Responsibilities include care across age groups, coordinating services, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• State Board of Nursing certified.
• National Certification in Advanced Practice Nursing Specialty.
• Registered with the State of CA and DEA for prescription writing privileges.
• Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited nurse practitioner training program.
• Basic Life Support - AHA.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide medical services to patients with behavioral health disorders.
• Treat adults, adolescents, and children.
• Assess and treat adults/adolescents with alcohol and other drug use disorders.
• Diagnose mental illnesses and prescribe medications.
• Collaborate with and report to the Director of Behavioral Health and the psychiatrist.
• Participate in quarterly providers meetings.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Behavioral health outpatient knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Critical thinking

Excellent communication

Self-directed

Flexible hours

Reliable transportation & CA license

Microsoft Office

Safety compliance

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

State Board of Nursing certification

National Certification in Advanced Practice Nursing Specialty

DEA registration for prescription writing

Basic Life Support - AHA

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Unicare Community Health Center in California seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide outpatient psychiatric care, assess, diagnose and treat patients with mental health disorders, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires CA licensure as an NP, state nursing certification, national NP certification, DEA registration, and BLS. Responsibilities include care across age groups, coordinating services, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.