Psychiatric nurse practitioner

Job Details:

Job Location: 11601 South Western Ave - Los Angeles, CA

Salary Range: $83200.00 - $83200.00 Salary/year

Position: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Type: In-person and Office/Field

Salary: $83,200/annual (Part-time Salaried Exempt at 16 hours per week - non-benefit eligible)

SHIELDS’ mission is to develop, deliver and evaluate culturally sensitive, comprehensive service models that empower and advocate for high-risk families in South Los Angeles. The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, medication management, and treatment for individuals with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, the PMHNP delivers trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and culturally responsive care to support underserved and vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting psychiatric evaluations
• Diagnosing conditions using DSM-5-TR criteria
• Developing individualized treatment plans
• Prescribing and monitoring psychiatric medications
• Assessing psychiatric emergencies
• Collaborating with clinical and community partners
• Educating clients and families
• Maintaining accurate EHR documentation
• Participating in treatment team meetings and quality improvement initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with HIPAA, accreditation standards, and all applicable state and federal regulations

The PMHNP also supports the agency's mission by providing compassionate, person-centered care and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program required
• Must hold current California RN and APRN licensure
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (PMHNP-BC)
• DEA registration
• State controlled substance registration
• Current BLS/CPR certification

Candidates should demonstrate strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team. Preferred qualifications include two or more years of psychiatric care experience in community mental health, nonprofit, outpatient, or integrated behavioral health settings; experience serving individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, homelessness, or trauma; and proficiency with electronic health records. The ideal candidate has knowledge of psychopharmacology and evidence-based psychiatric treatment, understands trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care, practices with cultural humility, builds therapeutic relationships with diverse populations, manages competing clinical priorities effectively, and is committed to ethical practice and ongoing professional development.