Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner II*

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner II• San Bernardino County - 4.0 San Bernardino, CA Job Details Full-time $61.58 - $80.81 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Psychiatry RN License Certified Nurse Practitioner BLS Certification Basic life support DEA License Advanced practice provider Working with individuals with mental health conditions PMHNP Full Job Description JOB Be an agent of change and make a difference in delivering health and wellness to millions of residents.

Join a team that is passionate about the services they provide and is committed to making a difference throughout San Bernardino County.

The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health is currently accepting applications for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners II• who provide patient care services in mental health outpatient clinics. Incumbents work under established protocols and close supervision of a physician. Duties include obtaining patient health history; performing physical examinations; furnishing medications, including controlled substances; identifying abnormal conditions and developing treatment plans; recording findings, assessments, treatment plans, follow-up examinations, and subsequent evaluations; and managing a patient caseload in consultation with a physician.•

Official Title:

Nurse Practitioner IIFor more detailed information, refer to the Nurse Practitioner II job description.

DBH is also accepting applications for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner I•. Please follow the link to be redirected to the corresponding application. Each position requires its own application.

The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is responsible for providing mental health and substance use disorder services to county residents who are experiencing major mental illness or substance abuse related issues. DBH provides mental health and substance use disorder prevention and treatment services to all age groups, with a primary emphasis on treating children/youth who may be seriously emotionally disturbed, adults who are experiencing a serious and persistent mental illness, and individuals who are experiencing substance use disorders. DBH also provides an array of outreach/engagement, prevention, and early intervention services. DBH's core values are service, integrity, accountability, and trust.

DBH is a unique County Department comprised of eight (8) direct service areas: Community Outpatient and Transitional Age Youth Services; Youth Collaborative and Justice Involved Services; Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services; 24 Hour and Specialty Services; Adult Justice Involved and Diversion Services; Medical Services; Community Engagement and Equity Services; Office of Patients' Rights and five (5) indirect service areas: Administrative and Fiscal Services; Public Relations and Outreach Services; Program Support Services; Disaster and Safety Unit; and the Office of Compliance. The Department currently has a workforce in excess of 1500 positions and an approximate $800 million-dollar annual budget.

Follow this link to learn more about the Department of Behavioral HealthFollow this link to learn more about San Bernardino CountyThe list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout the Department.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

!To review job-specific benefits, please refer to: Summary of BenefitsMemorandum of Understanding (MOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTPre-Employment Process:

Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a credit check and medical exam, which may include drug and/or TB testing. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent U.S. resident.

Sponsorship:

Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Licensure/Certification:

All required licensure (CA NP and CA RN) and certifications (BLS and DEA Authorization/Registration) must be obtained prior to employment start/hire date, and must be maintained through the duration of employment as a Nurse Practitioner I or Nurse Practitioner

II. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Applicants must meet ALL of the requirements below:

Licensure:

NP & RN License:

Must possess and maintain a current Nurse Practitioner license and a current Registered Nurse license. Both must be in good standing and have been issued by the

California Board of Registered NursingFurnishing Number:

Must possess and maintain a current furnishing number issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Indicate furnishing number in the Licenses and Certificates section of the application

Certification:

National Certification:

Must possess and maintain certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). A copy of the PMHNP certificate must be submitted with the application

BLS Certification:

Must possess and maintain a Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate (Course Completion Card) issued by the American Heart Association or the Red Cross.

DEA Certification:

Must possess and maintain a valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate.

Experience:

Six (6) months of experience as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Application Procedure:

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.

Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do NOT receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

Technical Assistance:

If you require technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:

If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference:

Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.