The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provides outpatient psychiatric care, including intakes, assessments, and medication management in a community-based setting. They collaborate with physicians to evaluate participant records and ensure the quality and appropriateness of mental health care.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in nursing with a specialty in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing and possess a current California Nurse Practitioner certification. Additionally, two years of experience working with children and adults with mental health conditions and a valid DEA license are required.
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Job description
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Job Title: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- Part Time Division/Program: Assertive Community Treatment Starting Compensation: 71.16 - 85.39 USD Per Hour Working Location: San Jose: North San Jose Center (In-person Position) Working Hours/Shift: Part-Time, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, AM Shift (9 AM - 6:30 PM) Why Join Our Team?
Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
Professional Growth Opportunities: On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
Career development programs designed to help you grow.
Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication What you bring to SBHG (qualifications): Education: Master’s degree in nursing with a specialty in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from an accredited university is required.
Must have completed an approved Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner program with an Adult, Child, or Family focus.
Doctorate degree is preferred.
Experience
Two (2) years of experience working with children (6+ years) and adults diagnosed with mental health conditions.
Certification
Current certification to practice as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing Current certification as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from the
American
Nurses
Credentialing
Center, preferred
Licensing: Current DEA License for the furnishing of psychotropic medications Valid California Driver’s License and current automobile insurance and must maintain a driving record that meets the company driver's eligibility policy.
Benefits
Holiday pay
Medical coverage
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
Vacation pay
Paid CEU opportunities
Career development programs
Employee recognition and rewards
NOTE: This position requires driving from home to home, working with clients in the community, and transporting clients in personal vehicles.
How you will make a difference (job overview): In collaboration with a designated physician the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is responsible for providing outpatient psychiatric care, including intakes, assessments, and furnishing and providing medication management, following established standards and practices. The PMHNP will review and analyze participant records to furnish and evaluate the usage of psychotropic and other drugs and the quality and appropriateness of the care of mental health participants.
Division/Program
Overview: The program sees adults (18+) and older adults. It is a FULLY community-based program - all services happen at a person's home or community. The clients have complex needs - medication, housing, vocational, independent living and mental health. The intensity for services for each client is about 10 hours per month and once we are fully up and running, we'll have a census of about 50 adults.
Norcalrecruitment@starsinc.com We are committed to providing a career-enhancing environment for dedicated professionals desiring to improve the lives of people living with mental health and other challenges to their well-being. SBHG currently employs approximately 1,900 people at more than 45 different sites throughout California. We serve more than 30,000 adults, children, youth and families annually throughout the state. We strongly value and are committed to having a truly diverse workforce and environment- including LGBTQ, cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity in our workforce.
