Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care) - myPlace Health
Firestone Park, CA 90001
About the Job
Are you passionate about improving the lives of older adults and driven by a mission to provide compassionate care? Join our team as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) and be part of something truly special. In this meaningful role, you'll provide behavioral health support to participants while empowering our staff through education and guidance.
As a vital member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), you will collaborate closely with internal team members, community behavioral health specialists, and partner organizations to deliver comprehensive care. Whether it's conducting psychiatric assessments, supporting care planning, or guiding behavioral health interventions, your expertise will shape participant care and well-being.
This center-based role, reporting to the Medical Director, offers the chance to make a real difference every day. If you're a mission-driven team player who thrives in a collaborative environment, we invite you to join us in transforming lives and enriching communities.
What does success look like as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner?
- Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessments: Conduct in-person or telehealth assessments and collaborate with the IDT to develop personalized care plans.
- Collaboration with Mental Health Counselors: Partner with the Mental Health Counselor to guide IDT meetings, bridging knowledge gaps on behavioral health issues, and empowering the team with tools for effective interventions.
- Behavioral Health Education: Educate IDT members on mental health disorders, substance abuse, dementia-related behaviors, and goal setting for meaningful behavioral interventions.
- Integrating Behavioral Health Care: Work closely with clinicians to integrate behavioral health into participants' care plans seamlessly.
- Building Community Partnerships: Establish and maintain strong communication with community behavioral health specialists, ensuring collaborative care.
- Coordination with Geriatric Psychiatrists: Manage schedules and facilitate the exchange of critical information to make the most of geriatric psychiatric consultations.
- Inpatient Follow-Up: Support participants admitted to psychiatric facilities to ensure issues are addressed, and follow-up care is well-planned.
- Behavioral Health Diagnosis: Evaluate participants with complex behavioral health issues to develop accurate diagnoses and tailored care plans.
- Team Training & Support: Provide behavioral health education to team members, equipping them with knowledge to enhance participant care.
- Contribute to Organizational Growth: Embrace additional opportunities and responsibilities as needed, actively participating in the continued growth and success of the organization.
What does an ideal candidate look like?
- Passion for serving high-risk seniors and frail older adults.
- 3+ years of experience providing behavioral healthcare to elderly or complex populations.
- Experience working with Interdisciplinary Teams in a healthcare setting.
- Active Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner State License without restrictions.
- State CDS Certification and DEA License.
- NPI License required.
- PACE experience preferred but not required.
- CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within 60 days).
- Valid CA driver's license, personal transportation, good driving record, and auto insurance (as required by state law).
What's in it for you?
myPlace Health offers a robust compensation package for this role that includes cash compensation and other total rewards. Base pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, relevant work and industry experience, certifications, and location of the role. Onsite roles include appropriate geographic adjustments, while remote roles are typically priced off national pay data.
Competitive Incentive Plan: Performance-based incentive plan that is beyond the industry standard
Growth and feedback opportunities: Enjoy two performance reviews each year (if applicable), designed to support your professional development and celebrate your contributions to our team's success!
Preparing you for retirement:401k with Employer match
Medical Plans to fit your needs:Your choice of 6 medical plans, with premium coverage of up to 80% for employees and 75% for all dependents
Ancillary benefits to meet your other needs: Dental and vision plans to meet your needs of you and your dependents; health savings account, flexible spending accounts, short- and long-term disability coverages, as well as basic life insurance. myPlace is also proud to offer accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness benefits for our team.
Generous time off: PTO starting at 20 days per year; plus 12 paid holidays per year, and 2 floating holidays per year
Professional Development top of mind: Generous CME/CEU budget and time off, and professional development opportunities
Making your home office comfortable: A one-time stipend towards setting up your home office, if applicable.
Family friendly environment: Family friendly policies, including paid new parent leave and new child care stipend
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