Psychiatric NP or PA - Mental Health/Addiction – Job Description
Summary:
As a Psychiatric NP or PA - Mental Health/Addiction, you will be responsible for communicating with outside sources, patients, parents, doctors and staff regarding patients. Psychiatric NP or PA - Mental Health/Addiction plays an essential role in providing excellent customer service; they create the first impression of the company and they reflect the attitude of the company. The target is to complete all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
- Prescribes, directs, or administers psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder;
- Orders, analyzes and evaluates patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder;
- Promotes positive treatment outcomes and client safety by providing tele-health and/or in- person services as directed by clinic leadership
- Performs psychiatric assessments and evaluations;
- Designs, executes or approves individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments;
- Prescribes and monitor medications and other treatments
- Document and maintain updated medical records including diagnosis, treatment plans, progress notes, medications prescribed, and other relevant patient information.
Qualifications:
- Masters or Post-Masters degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or PA
- ANCC or AANP board certified
- Current and valid licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner license in California.
- DEA schedule 2, 2N-5 license in the state of California
- At least 3 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or PA (Preferred)
- Previous experience providing psychotherapy to adults and/or children preferred
- Valid CA drivers license
- Familiar with crisis assessment tools and techniques
- Proficient in Google Workspace, Zoom, Microsoft Office, EMR’s and ePrescribing
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $165,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Weekly schedule:
Work setting:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a Masters or Post-Masters degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or PA?
- Are you ANCC or AANP board certified?
- Do you have a current and valid licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner license in California?
- Do you have a DEA schedule 2, 2N-5 license in the state of California?
- How proficient in Google Workspace, Zoom, Microsoft Office, EMR’s and ePrescribing?
Ability to Relocate:
- Bakersfield, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person