Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Salary Range: 230000 to 280000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:  

Psychiatric & Addiction Clinical Care

Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and co-occurring psychiatric conditions (including mood disorders, anxiety, psychosis, PTSD, ADHD, and personality disorders)

Conduct accurate, concise, and thorough medical and psychiatric histories, physical assessments, and mental status examinations tailored to age, gender, and clinical presentation

Order, interpret, and evaluate appropriate laboratory diagnostic studies and screening tools using critical thinking and clinical synthesis

Formulate, implement, evaluate, and adjust individualized evidence-based care plans, prescribing and managing medications based on thorough knowledge of indications, contraindications, drug interactions, and adverse effects

Monitor common general medical conditions, providing wellness-oriented self-care guidance and referring patients to specialized medical treatment as necessary

Assist with intake evaluations, physical examinations, and patient admissions when needed to support team workflow

Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Crisis Management

Collaborate closely with the Clinic Medical Director, consulting psychiatrists, advanced practice providers, counselors, therapists, and nursing staff to ensure integrated whole-person care

Partner with clinical counselors and therapists to coordinate care plans, group therapy sessions, and coping mechanism workshops

Coordinate with medical assistants and nursing staff to ensure timely psychiatric follow-ups, medication administration, and lab tracking

Maintain a safe, confidential therapeutic environment; coordinate crisis interventions (including communication with local crisis teams, therapists, or emergency services) when urgent escalation is required

Work with families, community groups, and external healthcare agencies to integrate wraparound support services and foster long-term recovery goals

Quality, Compliance & Professionalism

Maintain accurate, timely, and concise clinical documentation within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system in adherence to regulatory and clinical standards

Uphold strict patient confidentiality and ethical standards in compliance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and clinic governance policies

Participate in quality improvement initiatives, performance evaluations, interdisciplinary case conferences, and departmental workgroups

Serve as an advocate for patients and families, communicating respectfully across diverse cultural, socioeconomic, gender, and background demographics

Engage in the education and mentoring of students, clinical staff, and multidisciplinary healthcare team members

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California

Active, unrestricted board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)

Active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration (or ability to obtain prior to start date)

Active American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Ability to pass background screening, drug screen, and any applicable state, federal, or tribal credentialing requirements

Ability to provide health clearance and tuberculosis (TB) clearance

Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

Active American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

2+ years of recent clinical work experience in a substance use disorder treatment setting, Opioid Treatment Program (OTP), or outpatient behavioral health clinic

Experience treating complex co-occurring psychiatric and addiction presentations

Knowledge of traditional forms of governance, tribal customs, and Native American cultural traditions

Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish

SKILLS

The ideal candidate embodies the following:

Strong diagnostic acumen, psychiatric assessment skills, and knowledge of addiction pathophysiology

Ability to provide compassionate, trauma-informed, patient- and family-centered care

High level of adaptability, resilience, and willingness to cross-train to support clinic needs

Calm leadership, kindness, and empathy in managing high-stress or sensitive clinical scenarios

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for multidisciplinary team collaboration

Absolute commitment to patient dignity, privacy, ethical practice, and non-judgmental care

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to keyboard or type, handle materials used in performing the essential functions of the classification, and reach with hands and arms. The employee will be asked to perform repetitive behaviors (e.g., typing and data entry). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds (think boxes of paper). Specific vision abilities required by this classification include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing abilities required by this classification includes those which permit the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person, by telephone. While performing the duties of this classification, the employee works in an office setting where the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must also analyze and evaluate situations and adopt effective courses of action.

We support our team through a competitive salary and benefits package and opportunities for continuing education and professional advancement. Harmony Health Center staff will also be cross trained to meet the needs of patients and to make each day a success. On-the-job training will empower team members, as we believe the excellence of the clinic and the professional development of our staff complement one another.  

Please visit www.harmony.health for more information.