Join Optum as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Orinda, CA, where you'll make a difference in mental health care. Enjoy a hybrid work model that balances remote flexibility with in-office collaboration, while focusing on providing comprehensive care to diverse patient populations.
Key Responsibilities
Utilize evidence-based tools to formulate treatment plans
Deliver individual and group psychotherapy sessions
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications
Maintain accurate electronic medical records and documentation
Required Qualifications
Clear, active, and unrestricted PMHNP license in California
Board certified as PMHNP-BC or eligible for board certification
Active DEA registration
Eligible for Medicare program enrollment
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of clinical experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing
Experience providing patient education on medication adherence
Experience counseling patients using advanced psychotherapeutic techniques
Experience treating substance addiction and co-occurring disorders
Experience working with different age groups, including older adults
Experience with couples or family counseling
Experience with medical documentation software
Benefits & Perks
Competitive salary with quarterly incentive bonusesFlexible work models and paid time offHealth insurance and 401k matchingProfessional development with CME reimbursement