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Pacific Mind Health
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)/Physician Assistant (PA)
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What they do
A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
$42,001 / year median in California
+19% projected growth
Job Description
About the Job Pacific Mind Health is looking for a Full-Time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHMP) or Physician Assistant (PA) as we expand our outpatient practice throughout Southern California. This position will provide clinical care onsite at our outpatient clinic based in West Los Angeles at least three days per week and through our telehealth program. This role will evaluate, diagnose, and treat adults and adolescents (12+) through assessment and medication management of mental health problems and psychiatric disorders. Provide continuous and comprehensive services either in office or via telemedicine, if necessary, for optimal mental health, prevention, and treatment of psychiatric disorders and health maintenance to patients in an outpatient facility setting. The PMHNP shall work collaboratively with other medical and mental health providers. Key Responsibilities Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a diverse patient population through patient evaluations Determine a differential diagnosis and plan for intervention that adheres to an ethical medication management practice. Provide excellent top quality patient focused care in an empathetic and supportive treatment environment Document care provided, meeting standards for chart reviews. Utilize proper counseling techniques, interpersonal communication, interview techniques, conflict resolutions. 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.
Compensation & Benefits Compensation Range:
$85 to $95 p/hrComprehensive Benefits:
Medical, Dental & Vision Matching 401(k) plan up to 4% match Part-time and full-time options Monthly wellness stipend Licensure renewals & CME reimbursement Qualifications California NP/PA License California DEA License Active, unrestricted California medical license Experience in outpatient psychiatry (1-3+ years preferred) Familiarity or experience with interventional psychiatry (TMS, ketamine, Spravato) strongly preferred Familiarity with Google Suite platform is a plus Our Values Compassion- Empathetic, Patient-Centered Care Growth
- Continuous Learning & Employee Development Integrity
- Honesty, Trust, & Ethical practices Teamwork
- Collaboration & Respect Excellence
- Raising the Standard of Care About Pacific Mind Health Our mission is to deliver exceptional, patient-centered mental health care through innovation, compassion, and evidence-based treatments.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$85.00- $95.