PMHNP, 103 Status

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. Diagnose and treat mental health and emotional disorders .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeCarlsbad • California • United StatesJunior💰 $152,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders, offering both individual and group therapy, and developing individualized treatment plans. Proficient in Electronic Health Records and maintaining detailed patient documentation while collaborating effectively with healthcare professionals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Psychiatric NursingBoard Certification via ANCC or AANPElectronic Health Record ProficiencyBilingual English/Spanish Skills12 Months Experience in Psychiatric Clinical Setting

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Hard Skills

Diagnosis of Mental Health DisordersIndividual and Group TherapyMedication Prescription and MonitoringPatient Record ManagementIndividualized Treatment Plan DevelopmentKnowledge of Emotional DisordersAdaptability to New TechnologiesTroubleshooting Common Issues

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

NextGenElectronic Health RecordsWord ProcessingSpreadsheetsDatabasesPresentations

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Degree in NursingValid State Licensure as PMHNPActive DEA RegistrationPMHNP 103 Status

Industry Keywords

Mental HealthEmotional DisordersCommunity OutreachPatient EducationContinuity of Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Diagnose and treat mental health and emotional disorders
Work a hybrid model with a minimum of 3 or 4 days per week in the office, depending on location
Offer individual and group therapy to patients
Prescribe and monitor medications when necessary
Maintain detailed records of patient visits and progress
Assist in developing individualized treatment plans
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care
Educate patients and families about mental health and emotional disorders
Participate in community outreach and education

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 12 months of experience post licensure in a psychiatric clinical setting
Master's degree in Nursing, with a specialty in Psychiatric Nursing
Board Certification via ANCC or AANP
Valid state licensure as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based on clinic location
Active DEA in the state of prescribing based on clinic location
PMHNP 103 status
Knowledge of mental health and emotional disorders
Electronic Health Record proficiency, including managing patient data, documenting clinical information, and accessing patient histories
Familiarity with NextGen highly desirable
Strong computer literacy, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations
Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and troubleshoot common issues
Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus, but not required
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work as part of a team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance effective on the first of the month after employment
Monthly bonus based on billed hours
CEU days and CEU reimbursements
Vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) plan with company contribution
Credentialing support
Training and development opportunities
Growth opportunities
Convenient work-from-home or hybrid options
Flexible schedule
Insurance, billing, and marketing administration handled by Headlight
Blueprint AI session-note technology
Clinical consultation and supervision support