Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Position Title : Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics experience encouraged)

Reports To : Medical Director

Department : Medical

Status : Full Time / Exempt / Onsite

Position Summary :

Clinica Romero is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner specializing in Psychiatry to join our healthcare team.

The ideal candidate will provide high-quality mental health care to patients, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.

The Psych NP will work with individuals experiencing mental health conditions from underserved communities in the greater Los Angeles.

This role requires a strong understanding of psychiatric disorders, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities :

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Review medical history and other related medical records within patient's chart and / or by reviewing patient's relevant information accessible through LANES portal (medical information exchange portal).
• Order laboratory tests, as needed. Review and evaluate results.
• Prescribe and manage medications as appropriate, using electronic system.
• Provide psychotherapy and counseling to patients.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Communicate directly with patients regarding urgent needs.
• Document medical encounter, symptoms, medication, treatment, orders and referrals utilizing Electronic Medical Records System (Epic).
• Responsible for closing encounters within 48 hours after the visit.
• Perform crisis interventions as needed, including suicide assessments, participate in providing recommendations to medical providers and patients, determine if crisis response services are appropriate for patient safety.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, case managers, administrators and other healthcare professionals to provide holistic care.
• Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions and treatment options.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Participate in case conferences and providers meetings.
• Stay current with developments in psychiatric nursing and mental health care.
• Stays in compliance with all HIPAA regulations.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• 2+ years as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with experience with mental health assessment, diagnosis, triage, managing common psychiatric medication and treatment plans and managing crisis
• Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred.
• Pediatric experience is a plus
• An unrestricted license and valid DEA number in the state of California
• Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
• Registration with state Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP)
• No suspension / exclusion / debarment from participation in federal healthcare programs (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid)
• No adverse actions by any nursing board, hospital or other credentialing body in the past 3 years.
• A master's or doctoral degree from an accredited university or graduate program in psychiatric mental health nursing
• The ability to provide Telehealth
• Passion for patient care
• Proficient with technology and the use of EHR systems, Epic preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
19 days ago