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ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP·Los Angeles, California
PRN Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner · $90 - $110/hr
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The Nurse Practitioner conducts psychiatric evaluations and provides medication management for patients in the partial hospitalization program. They also collaborate with clinical staff and community providers to ensure effective treatment and program engagement.
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is primarily responsible for conducting psychiatric evaluations, medication consultation and collaboration with community prescribers. NP ensures PHP admissions are medically necessary and clinically appropriate. The NP will provide pharmacological treatment, if indicated, and request and review any needed lab work. Within the organization: Initiates and maintains frequent and close working relationships with staff, clients, families, facility, and peers throughout the organization. Outside the organization: Initiates and maintains strong professional relationships with clinical providers, referral partners and vendors, as needed Essential Responsibilities Conducts all Psychiatric Evaluations and ensures medical necessity for all individuals enrolled in the PHP. Provides medication management services for individuals enrolled in PHP as needed. Available on-site at least weekly and by telephone in unusual or urgent situations related to medication. Provides consultation, education and related information to patients and the families, if involved, to increase success of treatment and program engagement. Directs and collaborates with staff on clinical activities and interventions. Provides consultation to community referrals as needed to ensure successful disposition of former patients. Completes medical record and other documentation in a timely and accurate manner as needed to meet clinical, payer and other requirements. Participates in marketing and outreach events on occasion. Perform other activities as requested by the Director and assume other appropriate medical responsibilities as necessary QualificationsExperience: Board Eligible or Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner. All necessary requirements must be met to practice adult psychiatry in CA. Experience with mental health PHP/IOP and/or psychiatric hospital experience desired. Superior communication skills working with patients, family members, community stakeholders and staff. Minimum of two (2) years of management experience in a behavioral health setting such as a hospital, outpatient clinic, or related service provider required Minimum of two (2) years of experience treating clients which preferable would include young adults and adults in the mental health. Experience with co-occurring disorders and/or substance use disorders a plus. Performs duties independently, responsibly and with a high level of integrity A valid Driver's license and a generally clean driving record are required. Employees may be required to drive personal or company vehicles. State licensing DHS and DSS prohibit individuals with specific criminal charges, conducted by Livescan fingerprint checks. Exemptions offered. For cash compensation, we set standard ranges for all U.S based roles based on function, level, and geographic location, benchmarked against companies of similar size within the behavioral healthcare industry. In order to be compliant with local legislation, as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, we share salary ranges on all job postings regardless of desired hiring location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including geographic location as well as candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above. Clearview Outpatient LLC provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Clearview Outpatient reserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the organization desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “At-Will.” ISJPOP
Candidates must be a board-eligible or board-certified Nurse Practitioner with at least two years of management experience in a behavioral health setting. A valid driver's license and the ability to meet California psychiatric practice requirements are mandatory.
Market context
California continues to show steady demand for psychiatric nurse practitioners, especially in settings that need flexible PRN coverage and continuity of behavioral health care. These roles are competitive because they require advanced practice preparation, an active RNP license, and facility-specific certifications, and the posted job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your California licensure, certification status, and availability for PRN scheduling.