Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Private Psychiatry Practice

Join the Pacific Psychiatry Team in Beautiful San Luis Obispo! Are you a dedicated mental health professional seeking an opportunity to collaborate with highly esteemed clinicians in a picturesque coastal paradise? Look no further! Our private outpatient clinic is not just a place to work—it's a place to thrive, grow, and make a difference in the lives of individuals and families in our vibrant community. At Pacific Psychiatry, we pride ourselves on fostering a warm and family-friendly environment where our clinicians can flourish. We understand that a supportive workplace is the cornerstone of delivering exceptional care, and we are committed to creating a space where you can learn and grow. With a growing team of highly esteemed clinicians and a commitment to compassionate patient care, Pacific Psychiatry is the perfect place for mental health professionals who want to make a lasting impact in their field. Join us and be part of a team that's dedicated to helping people lead healthier, happier lives.

Overview:

Our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners provide continuous and comprehensive services necessary for the promotion of optimal mental health, prevention and treatment of psychiatric disorders, and health maintenance to adults and adolescents. This includes the assessment, diagnosis, and management of mental health problems and psychiatric disorders as well as the prescription and management of medication.

Skills required:

Our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners must be able to communicate clearly and kindly both in writing and verbally with patients, health care team members, families, and school staff, as well as function independently with regards to most clinical decision making. We look for team members who are compassionate, caring, and relate well to patients in addition to being well-versed in mental health care and assessments. Our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners must be able to work collaboratively with other mental health providers as well as with our community PCPs and school personnel.

Responsibilities:

Thorough initial psychiatric evaluation of the patient leading to a differential diagnosis and treatment plan of care. Knowledge of and adherence to professionally accepted standards of care such as treatment guidelines put out by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) or equivalent practice standards of care. Maintain a customer-oriented approach to meeting patient needs in an expedient manner, involving the family in the plan of care as appropriate. Maintain confidentiality and patient privacy. Document care provided meeting standards for chart reviews. Seek consultations as appropriate, act as a consultant as requested. Take an active role in contributing to the improvement of office functioning. Maintain an effective panel size and is responsible for an average of 15 patient visits per day.

Qualifications:

Master's prepared Nurse Practitioner with Board Certification in Psychiatry with 3-5 or more years' experience working in an ambulatory psychiatric setting. •Please note that while we prefer clinicians who can work at least part time in our San Luis Obispo clinic, we will also consider applicants who wish to work remotely.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$190,000.00 - $192,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off

Experience:

independent psychiatric clinical: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

California License (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in San Luis Obispo, CA 93401