Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - San Leandro, CA
Compensation: $110 - 130 per hour
Overview: Nexus HR is looking for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner for a reputable clinic in San Leandro, CA. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in psychiatric care and a proven ability to evaluate, diagnose, and manage mental illnesses effectively.
About the Job
Provide compassionate care and treatment needed for patients’ mental health well being and other relevant aspects of mental health. Identify possible mental health issues; diagnose and provide treatment plans accordingly through therapies or medications, or a combination of both. Refer patients to other allied medical and non-medical professionals to provide holistic care.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Evaluate, diagnose, and manage mental illness and prescribe and review appropriate
medications
Assess the condition of patients, from admission to an ongoing basis of monitoring
Develop and facilitate individualized medical treatment care plans
Develop a therapeutic relationship with patients
Successfully de-escalate situations regarding patients in psychiatric urgencies
Perform administrative functions such as clinical charting, REMS/cures monitoring
Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, mid-levels, social workers and other professionals for continuity of care
Work collaboratively and respectfully with an integrated team of Psychiatrist, PMHNP medical assistants, and support staff
Qualifications :
1-year experience in Psychiatric as RN or NP
Successfully completed Nurse Practitioner accredited program
Having Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner certification is required (ANCC or other certification bodies)
Licensed to practice in California as RN and/or NP
Able to work in San Leandro, CA
Knowledge of principles and practices of modern clinical psychiatry, including abnormal psychology, diagnostic interviewing, community psychology and community mental health
Experience in behavioral health medication management
Ability to determine the diagnostic and therapeutic techniques needs of individual situations, take effective course of action and follow through with effective treatment plans
Experience interacting with people from disadvantaged backgrounds and working in low-income/under-served communities is highly preferred
Current California Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) certificate in good standing
Malpractice insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday, 30 to 40 hours per week
Must be able to work for at least 6 months, preferably at least one year
Clinical caseload of up to 25 patients a day
Benefits:
Dental
Vision
Medical
401k
Paid Leave
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