Join Optum as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Palo Alto, CA, and be part of a team revolutionizing behavioral health care. You'll treat diverse mental health conditions, utilize evidence-based practices, and enjoy a hybrid work model that promotes work/life balance.
Key Responsibilities
Utilize evidence-based screening tools and diagnostic criteria to formulate comprehensive treatment plans
Deliver individual and group psychotherapy sessions
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications per established protocols
Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and clinical documentation
Required Qualifications
Clear, active and unrestricted PMHNP license in the state of practice
Board certified as a PMHNP-BC or eligible for board certification
Active DEA registration
Currently eligible to be enrolled as a provider in Medicare
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of clinical experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing in an outpatient setting
Experience counseling patients using advanced psychotherapeutic techniques
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 using computers for professional communication and medical documentation
Benefits & Perks
Competitive salary & eligibility for quarterly incentive bonusesFlexible work models & paid time offHealth insurance and 401k matchingProfessional development with CME reimbursement