Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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. Diagnose and treat mental health and emotional disorders .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timePalm Desert • California • United StatesJunior💰 $145,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders, offering therapy, and developing individualized treatment plans. Proficient in utilizing electronic health record systems and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner LicensureBoard Certification via ANCC or AANPExperience in Psychiatric Clinical SettingKnowledge of Mental Health DisordersElectronic Health Record Systems Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Health DisordersIndividual and Group TherapyMedication Prescription and MonitoringIndividualized Treatment Plan DevelopmentPatient Record Maintenance

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationAdaptability to New Technologies

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Record SystemsNextGenWord ProcessingSpreadsheetsDatabasesPresentations

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Degree in NursingBoard Certification via ANCC or AANPActive DEA License

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 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 other 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 requirement 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 where prescribing, based on clinic location
Knowledge of mental health and emotional disorders
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Able to work as part of a team
Demonstrated experience utilizing electronic health record systems to manage patient data, document clinical information, and access patient histories
Familiarity with NextGen is highly desirable
Strong computer literacy with proficiency in 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

W-2 role with medical, dental and vision effective on the first of the month after employment
Base Salary and monthly Bonus based on billed hours
CEU support which includes earned CEU days and CEU reimbursements
Vacation, Sick, Holiday
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential counseling services, resources, and support to help you navigate personal or professional challenges.
401(k) plan with company contribution
Credentialing Support, Training and Development Opportunities, Growth Opportunities
Convenient work from home or hybrid options
Flexible schedule
Sign-on bonus
Billed unit incentives