Join Optum as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and make a meaningful impact on patient care. This role offers a hybrid work model, allowing you to balance remote work with in-office collaboration while treating a diverse patient population.
Key Responsibilities
Utilize evidence-based screening tools and diagnostic criteria to formulate comprehensive treatment plans
Deliver individual and group psychotherapy sessions, employing various therapeutic modalities tailored to each patient's needs
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications per established protocols and clinical guidelines; monitor medication efficacy and side effects
Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and clinical documentation
Required Qualifications
Clear, active and unrestricted Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license in California
Board certified as a PMHNP-BC by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or eligible for board certification
Active DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) registration
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of clinical experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing in an outpatient setting
Experience counseling patients using advanced psychotherapeutic techniques, including in group settings
Experience treating substance addiction and co-occurring disorders
Experience working with patients in different age groups, including older adults
Experience working with couples or family counseling
Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation
Benefits & Perks
Competitive salary & eligibility for quarterly incentive bonusesFlexible work models & paid time offHealth and well-being benefits like health insurance, 401k matching, and other family support and wellness resourcesProfessional development with CME reimbursement and dedicated learning time