Nurse Practitioner

Position Summary We are seeking a compassionate, patient-centered Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our outpatient psychiatry practice. This role is responsible for providing high-quality psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and ongoing treatment planning for patients. The ideal candidate is clinically strong, collaborative, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced outpatient setting. This position works closely with therapists, support staff, and other providers to ensure coordinated, evidence-based care that supports positive patient outcomes. Essential Job Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including review of mental health history, symptoms, and clinical needs Diagnose mental health conditions and develop individualized treatment plans Provide medication management, including prescribing, monitoring effectiveness, and adjusting treatment as clinically appropriate Educate patients and, when appropriate, family members on diagnoses, medications, side effects, and treatment expectations Monitor patient progress and response to treatment through follow-up visits and ongoing assessment Complete timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic health record Coordinate care with therapists, primary care providers, case managers, and other members of the treatment team Identify and respond appropriately to clinical risk, including suicidality, homicidality, grave disability, and other urgent psychiatric concerns Maintain current knowledge of psychiatric best practices, prescribing standards, and applicable regulatory requirements Participate in team meetings, case consultation, and clinical collaboration as needed Qualifications Current, active Nurse Practitioner license in the State of CA Board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) DEA license and furnishing/prescriptive authority as required by state law Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program Prior psychiatry or behavioral health experience strongly preferred Experience with outpatient psychiatric medication management preferred Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to build rapport with diverse patient populations Proficiency with electronic health records and standard clinical documentation requirements Preferred Qualifications Experience treating children, adolescents, and/or adults in an outpatient setting Familiarity with trauma-informed, culturally responsive care Experience collaborating within a multidisciplinary behavioral health team Work Environment / Physical Requirements Primarily office-based outpatient setting Requires prolonged sitting, computer use, and frequent patient interaction Must be able to manage competing priorities while maintaining professionalism and clinical quality