Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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. Diagnose and treat mental health and emotional disorders .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • 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, providing individual and group therapy, and developing personalized treatment plans. Proficient in utilizing electronic health record systems and maintaining detailed patient documentation while collaborating effectively with healthcare teams.

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Psychiatric NursingBoard Certification via ANCC or AANPPsychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner LicensureElectronic Health Record SystemsBilingual (English/Spanish)

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Hard Skills

Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Health DisordersIndividual and Group TherapyMedication Prescription and MonitoringPatient Record ManagementTreatment Plan Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

NextGenElectronic Health Record SystemsWord ProcessingSpreadsheetsDatabases

Certifications & Qualifications

Board Certification via ANCC or AANPActive DEA License

Industry Keywords

Mental Health DisordersEmotional DisordersCommunity OutreachPatient EducationPsychiatric Clinical Setting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Diagnose and treat mental health and emotional disorders
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 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 your 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 efficiently 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
Clinical Consult Groups and case consultations
Administrative support for insurance, billing, and marketing
Blueprint AI for session notes
Collaborative team environment with licensed clinical lead support