River Vista Behavioral Health·Madera County, California
Provide high-quality psychiatric care to adult and adolescent patients in an inpatient, PHP, and IOP setting. Responsibilities include regular rounding, managing admissions and discharges, and participating in treatment teams.
PMHNP |Adult and Adolescent | Excellent Compensation| Madera, CA We are seeking a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join the River Vista Behavioral Health team in Madera, California.
This opportunity offers a well-supported inpatient, IOP/PHP setting allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality psychiatric care to adult and adolescent patients.
Quick Facts Competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package will be offered for hospital employed position.
Monday – Friday schedule for employed position.
Part-time Per-Diem opportunity also available.
Diverse caseload of Adult and Adolescent patients Inpatient setting: with focus on regular rounding, admissions, discharges, and treatment team participation Outpatient services: PHP and IOP treatment Top-rated malpractice insurance coverage
Must be Board Certified PMHNP The ideal candidate will have psychiatric experience and will be comfortable with medication management Must have CA license or the ability to obtain About the Organization & Community River Vista is a newer, state-of-the-art 128-bed behavioral health hospital that opened its doors in 2023. We offer a full continuum of inpatient services, including specialized units catering to the unique needs of children, adolescents, and older adults with co-occurring behavioral health and substance-use issues. We offer robust outpatient programs addressing prevalent behavioral health concerns. Madera, CA is in California’s San Joaquin Valley, about 20 miles north of Fresno. The community is known for its diversity, family-oriented neighborhoods and a blend of small-town atmosphere with growing local amenities. Madera hosts year-round community events such as farmers markets, outdoor concerts, movies in the park, and local festivals. Wineries and vineyards nearby help define the Madera AVA wine region. Madera is a culturally rich city. Its central California location provides access to both local activities and a gateway to the state’s natural treasures. River Vista Behavioral Health is a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc, one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services across the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.K. For more details or to apply please contact: Diana Stellhorn | UHS In-house Physician Recruiter, Behavioral Health Division 414-202-5063 Diana.Stellhorn@uhsinc.com linkedin.com/in/dianastellhorn Physician Career Opportunities Universal Health Services, Inc. | UHS of Delaware, Inc. | 367 South Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 | www.uhsinc.com
Candidates must be a Board Certified PMHNP with a valid California license or the ability to obtain one. Experience in psychiatry and comfort with medication management are highly desired.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.
