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Job Description
Join Optum as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Palo Alto, CA, where you'll provide vital mental health care and treatment to a diverse patient population. Enjoy a hybrid work model that balances remote flexibility with in-office collaboration, all while being supported with comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Utilize evidence-based screening tools to formulate treatment plans
Deliver individual and group psychotherapy sessions
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications and monitor efficacy
Maintain accurate electronic medical records and clinical documentation
Required Qualifications
Clear, active and unrestricted PMHNP license in the state of practice
Board certified as PMHNP-BC or eligible for board certification
Active DEA registration
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 with medical documentation software
Benefits & Perks
Competitive salary & quarterly incentive bonusesFlexible work models & paid time offHealth insurance, 401k matching, family support resourcesProfessional development with CME reimbursement