LanceSoft is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Psychiatry for a local contract job in los angeles county, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty : Psychiatry
- Discipline : Nurse Practitioner
- Duration : 52 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift : 8 hours, days, flexible
- Employment Type : Local Contract
We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join Street Medicine team in Los Angeles County and help redefine how healthcare is delivered to the most vulnerable populations. Street Medicine is rapidly becoming a specialty of its own, and you'll be at the forefront of this change and combining hands-on care with AI driven tools.
This is a unique opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner who values compassion, thrives in dynamic environments, and wants to make a measurable impact beyond the walls of traditional healthcare.
Candidates with experience and / or interest in public health, home care, social work or other outpatient experience working with vulnerable populations are particularly well suited for this role.
What You'll Do
Provide frontline care to patients experiencing homelessness, behavioural health challenges, serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and complex chronic conditions, including patients transitioning from incarceration.Manage diverse patient panels by delivering acute, chronic and preventative care directly in the field,Conduct patient assessment, gather histories, perform physical exams, order and interpret diagnostics, and prescribe treatment under physician supervision.Report to the supervising physician, working closely to address atypical and complex patient cases, while exercising independent judgement within state regulations and scope of practice.Design and implement care plans that support patients as they work toward stability and improved health outcomes.Collaborate daily with multidisciplinary team – physician, nurses, social workers, outreach staff to prioritize and coordinate care.Document all encounters to maintain accurate, up-to-date records for continuity of care.Other duties as assigned.Who You Are
Comfortable providing direct care in outdoor, field-based settings, under dynamic and unpredictable conditions.Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to understand and adjust effectively to patients' needs and the surrounding community, while working collaboratively with members of the health care team, and the street-medicine professional network.Ability to travel up to 75% of work time : Valid CA Driver's License, reliable and insured vehicleAbility to maintain independent clinical judgement within scope of practice and regulations, while recognizing when to involve a physician.Ability to lead, prioritize and analyse clinical workflows, objectives and team goals.Ability to direct and coordinate clinical support staff.Preferred qualifications :
Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred1+ years of experience with and comfort working with CalAIM populations of focus (people experiencing homelessness, adults with SMI / SUD, adults transitioning from incarceration, adults with complex medical needs).License, certification, and registration requirements :
Active, unrestricted California Nurse Practitioner Certificate by the time of hireNurse Practitioner Furnishing Number (California)Nurse Practitioner National CertificateRegistered Nurse License (California)Physical Demands :
Most work will be in the field working with CalAIM populations (people experiencing homelessness, adults with SMI / SUD, adults transitioning from incarceration, adults with complex medical needs).Will likely require substantial walking, standing, sitting in a car, and driving in various weather conditions.Note : Please do not apply if you are not a fit for this position.
About LanceSoft
Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we’re 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs / LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities.
Benefits
Weekly payMedical benefits