Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Adult Outpatient Psychiatry
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Adult Outpatient Psychiatry
Location: El Cajon, California
Start Date: June 2026
Schedule: Onsite | Monday–Thursday | 10-hour shifts
Position Overview
We are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide adult outpatient behavioral health services in a collaborative clinical setting. The provider will conduct psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing treatment for adult patients.
Opportunity Highlights
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Adult outpatient psychiatry practice
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Consistent 4-day work week schedule
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Collaborative behavioral health care team
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Physician supervision available
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High-priority coverage need
Job Responsibilities
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Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for adult patients
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Diagnose and treat mental health and behavioral health conditions
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Provide medication management and adjust treatment plans as needed
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Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
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Perform follow-up visits and ongoing patient monitoring
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Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the EMR
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Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary behavioral health team members
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Participate in care coordination and treatment planning discussions
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Ensure compliance with clinical protocols and regulatory standards
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Provide patient education on treatment plans and medications
Qualifications
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Active Nurse Practitioner license
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Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) preferred
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DEA license or eligibility
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Experience in adult outpatient psychiatry or behavioral health preferred
Skills
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Strong knowledge of adult psychiatric disorders and treatment modalities
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Expertise in psychopharmacology and medication management
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Ability to perform comprehensive psychiatric assessments and diagnostic evaluations
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Strong clinical decision-making and critical thinking skills
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Excellent patient communication and counseling abilities
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Proficiency with EMR documentation
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Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary behavioral health team
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Strong organizational and time-management skills in an outpatient setting
Practice Setting
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Adult outpatient behavioral health clinic
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Collaborative clinical environment
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Immediate coverage need for high-priority role
Job Responsibilities
* Conduct comprehensive **psychiatric evaluations** for adult patients
* Diagnose and treat **mental health and behavioral health conditions**
* Provide **medication management** and adjust treatment plans as needed
* Develop and implement **individualized treatment plans**
* Provide **follow-up care and ongoing patient monitoring**
* Maintain accurate and timely **clinical documentation in the EMR**
* Collaborate with supervising physicians and **interdisciplinary behavioral health team members**
* Participate in **care coordination and treatment planning discussions**
* Ensure compliance with **clinical protocols, regulatory requirements, and best practices**
* Educate patients on **medications, treatment plans, and mental health management strategies**
Qualifications
* Active **Nurse Practitioner license**
* **Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) preferred**
* **DEA license** or ability to obtain
* Experience in **adult outpatient psychiatry or behavioral health** preferred
* Ability to perform **psychiatric evaluations and medication management**
* Strong understanding of **mental health diagnoses and treatment planning**
* Experience working in a **collaborative clinical or interdisciplinary care setting**
* Excellent **communication, documentation, and patient care skills**
Working Hours
* Onsite schedule
* **Monday – Thursday**
* **10-hour shifts**
* **4-day work week**
* Daytime outpatient clinic hours
* No overnight shifts
* No on-call responsibilities
Skills
* Strong knowledge of **adult psychiatric disorders and behavioral health treatment**
* Expertise in **psychopharmacology and medication management**
* Ability to perform **comprehensive psychiatric assessments and diagnostic evaluations**
* Strong **clinical judgment and decision-making skills**
* Excellent **patient communication and counseling abilities**
* Ability to develop and implement **evidence-based treatment plans**
* Proficiency with **electronic medical records (EMR) documentation**
* Ability to work effectively within an **interdisciplinary behavioral health team**
* Strong **time management and organizational skills** in a fast-paced outpatient setting
* Cultural competency and ability to work with **diverse patient populations**