Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner: Flexible Hours & Diverse Care

Unicare Community Health Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Unicare Community Health Center in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced behavioral health care in a clinical setting. You will diagnose mental illnesses, prescribe medications, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive outpatient services.

The role requires current CA NP license, national certification, and commitment to high-quality patient care, with flexibility to work evenings or weekends as needed.

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.
• Diagnose mental illnesses and prescribe medications.
• Collaborate with the Director of Behavioral Health and psychiatrist.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with regulations.

Skills

Behavioral health knowledge

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Self-directed

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Conflict resolution

Flexibility

Time management

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

National Certification in APRN

CA RN license

DEA prescriptive privileges

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Access

Job description

Unicare Community Health Center in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced behavioral health care in a clinical setting. You will diagnose mental illnesses, prescribe medications, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive outpatient services.

The role requires current CA NP license, national certification, and commitment to high-quality patient care, with flexibility to work evenings or weekends as needed.