Job Description
Job purpose
The ideal candidate has previous direct care experience working in an adult psychiatric setting or crisis stabilization unit. In this position you will have the opportunity to work in a setting that provides dignified, compassionate and respectful care to people with mental illness. Additionally, you will have the ability to see patients independently and utilize the full scope of your license.
Duties and responsibilities
- Provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of clients at Chinatown Service Center, utilization consultation with a psychiatrist for support as needed.
- Provide medication management to clients: educate clients and staff regarding medications, monitor and assist clients with self-medication, administer injectable medications, coordinate changes in medication orders with client and staff, and train staff in medication management, administration, and adherence strategies.
- Communicate and coordinate with external providers including Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) and hospital providers, external psychiatrists, residential and outpatient treatment programs, primary care providers and specialists.
- As appropriate, communicates with clients, their families, and other key individuals to facilitate quality patient care and treatment.
- Provides crisis intervention and referral to psychiatric hospitalization, as needed.
- Demonstrate commitment to mission of the organization.
- Comply with HIPAA/HITECH/OSHA and CMS regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Masters or Doctorate degree from an accredited nursing school
- PMHNP Board Certification (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner)
- Possession of a current, valid California Registered Nurse License and Furnishing Number or Physician Assistant License
- DEA Registration
- NPI number
- Ongoing clearance with the California State Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, allowing for direct contact with clients in licensed programs.
- Current BLS/ALCS certificate
- Knowledge of co-occurring disorders and trauma informed care
- Clinical experience with and commitment to working with diverse client populations suffering from psychiatric crisis(es) and a range of mental health disorders
- Experience providing psychiatric care to marginalized populations including those suffering from substance use disorders, those with a criminal justice history, and those experiencing homelessness
- Intelligent and warm with excellent listening skills
- Ability to work cooperatively and effectively as part of interdisciplinary team and independently assume responsibility
- Strong initiative and enthusiasm and willingness to pitch in whenever needed
- Experience working with electronic health records
- Bilingual in English and Spanish or Mandarin/Cantonese preferred
Direct reports
Director of Behavioral Health
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Loan repayment program
- Malpractice insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
Work setting:
Education:
Experience:
- Psychiatric care: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
License/Certification:
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner (Required)
- DEA (Preferred)
Work Location: In person