Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, New Grads Welcome

Looking to hire a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) for our growing Outpatient Psychiatric Private Practice.

We are willing to train New Grads. We encourage new grads to apply.

About us - Nu Leaf Mental Health Group

At Nu Leaf Mental Health Group, our treatment philosophy is aimed at helping each individual find their purpose by guiding them through their journey of obtaining strength and developing optimal mental health and wellness through our established partnership.

One of our main values is LEARNING. We work tirelessly to help excellent providers become outstanding providers - learning to do more effective and more profound work with our clients.

Learning our craft is a lifelong process, and we want to facilitate that growth.

Job Opportunity - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Contractor)

We are currently looking for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- Board Certified to join our team for outpatient private practice work, for a part-time to full-time position with availability between Monday-Friday, 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM and Saturday, 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM, PST.

Will start off with 2-3 days a week and work up to 4-5 days a week. Must be willing to see patients in person once per week as needed at our Irvine office and other days may be telehealth.

The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will be required to evaluate, develop, and treat adults and provide continuous and comprehensive services in office via telemedicine / in-person necessary for optimal mental health, prevention, and treatment of psychiatric disorders and health maintenance to patients in an outpatient facility setting.

This includes the assessment, diagnosis, and medication management with supportive therapy of mental health problems and psychiatric disorders.

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner shall work collaboratively with other medical and mental health providers.

Schedule : minimum 24 hours a week to start, then as caseload builds up, days will increase (minimum 32 hours / week).

Our expectations are to have candidate working a minimum of 32-40 hours a week by 6-9 months.

Supervision Medical oversight provided through practice agreement with collaborating Physician / Psychiatrist and provided weekly meetings with Clinical Supervising PMHNP on staff

Typical Duties & Responsibilities :

Patient Care Management / Documentation

Provide excellent top quality patient-focused care in an empathetic and supportive treatment environment

Work with a diverse patient population providing comprehensive patient evaluations to determine a differential diagnosis and plan for intervention that adheres to an ethical medication management practice.

Adhere to standards via identified text and / or via office practice standard protocols.

Maintain confidentiality and patient privacy.

Document care provided; meeting standards for chart reviews.

Demonstrates expertise in a variety of treatment methodologies.

Proper use of counseling techniques, interpersonal communication, interview techniques, conflict resolutions.

Provides appropriate and timely documentation of clinical encounters.

Adheres to all mandated guidelines for patient's clinical care and license.

Renders appropriate guidance & therapy.

Complies with organizational, departmental, state / federal guidelines & all regulatory agency policies and procedures.

Consultation and Referral

Seek consultations as appropriate.

Facilitate the process of ethical decision-making as appropriate.

Patient Education

Utilize teaching-learning theory with patients and their families to influence patient outcomes.

Communication / Citizenship

Identify system-specific problems, which require an evaluation and / or change; work with appropriate staff to resolve these issues by participating in performance improvement processes.

Takes an active role to contribute to the improvement of office functioning.

Skills and Abilities :

Must have previous specialty-specific Psychiatry experience and experience using mood stabilizers and antipsychotics

Ability to communicate clearly both in writing and verbally with health care team members and families.

Ability to function independently with regards to most clinical decision making.

Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work well with others.

Must be attentive and tactful.

Ability to utilize / access computer an electronic medical records (EMR) system to document patient charts.

Performs other tasks as required for patient care and efficient functioning of the business.

Minimum Qualifications :

Experience

At least one (1) year of post-graduate experience in a behavioral health setting as a PMHNP preferred, but willing to hire and train new grad that is willing to learn.

Education

Master's degree from an accredited nurse practitioner program. DNP, preferred

License, Certification, Registration, and Requirements

All candidates must have a valid and current, unrestricted, *CALIFORNIA* NP and Furnishing license without any disciplinary action(s).

Candidate must hold a valid degree from an accredited institution.

Candidate must have a valid California DEA registration

Candidate must have ANCC PMHNP Board Certification

We prefer candidate to have minimum of one year clinical PMHNP experience, but willing to train new graduate

Candidate must be fully vaccinated as outlined by our policy

Must not have opted out of Medicare

Must have or be willing to create a* CaliforniaProfessional Nursing Corporation.

Candidate will need to create a Professional Nursing Corporation within 30 days of being hired, if you already don't have an existing professional nursing corporation.

Credentialing : We will also credential you through our company, but having previously been credentialed with previous / current jobs expedites the credentialing process and your start date.

Hourly Rate : $80 to $120 per hour based on productivity

License Required : Yes

Employment Type : Part-time or full-time (minimum 32 hrs / weekly)

Job Function : PMHNP

Job Type : Contractor, Full-time, Part-time

Medical specialties :

Psychiatry

Weekly Availability :

Monday to Friday

Weekend availability

Work setting : Outpatient

Outpatient

Private practice

Telehealth

Ability to commute / relocate :

Irvine, CA 92612 : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education : Master's (Required)

Master's (Required)

Experience :

PMHNP : 1 year (Preferred)

License / Certification :

PMHNP ANCC Certification (Required)

CA DEA Certification (Required)

unrestricted, CA RN, NP & Furnishing License (Required)

Work Location : Hybrid remote in Irvine, CA 92612

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time

Pay : $80.00 - $120.00 per hour

Expected hours : 16 24 per week

Medical specialties :

Psychiatry

Work setting : Hybrid work

Hybrid work

Outpatient

Private practice

Telehealth