Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Holistic Mental Health Care

San Diego American Indian Health Center; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego Community Health Center is seeking a qualified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric health care under the supervision of the Behavioral Health Director and collaborating psychiatrist.

You will assess patients, develop treatment plans, prescribe psychotropic medications as needed, and ensure timely documentation and continuity of care. Strong collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and adherence to safety, privacy, and state requirements are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health sciences required.
• California PN/NP license in good standing required.
• DEA license in good standing required.
• PMHNP Certification/Registration with CA Medical Board required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients by interview, family input, behavior observation, medical history review, and lab results interpretation.
• Develop comprehensive treatment plans and prescribe psychotropic medications as needed.
• Complete and file documentation within 48 hours of patient encounter in compliance with state requirements.
• Collaborate with primary care, therapists, counselors, nurses, and other providers to maintain integrated care.
• Ensure safety and quality by adhering to policies, procedures, standards, and HIPAA/OSHA guidelines; participate in QA activities.
• Provide staff training on psychosocial and pharmacologic interrelationships, crisis intervention, and related topics.
• Treat patients with psychotherapy and medications; monitor progress and maintain continuity of care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health sciences

California Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner license

DEA license

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Certificate of Registration (CA Medical Board)

Tools

ECW EHR

Job description

San Diego Community Health Center is seeking a qualified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric health care under the supervision of the Behavioral Health Director and collaborating psychiatrist.

You will assess patients, develop treatment plans, prescribe psychotropic medications as needed, and ensure timely documentation and continuity of care. Strong collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and adherence to safety, privacy, and state requirements are essential.