Join Optum's Behavioral Care team as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in La Jolla, CA, where you'll provide vital mental health care to a diverse patient population. Enjoy a hybrid work model that promotes work/life balance and access a comprehensive benefits package designed for your well-being and professional growth.
Key Responsibilities
Utilize evidence-based screening tools and diagnostic criteria to formulate treatment plans
Deliver individual and group psychotherapy sessions using various therapeutic modalities
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitoring efficacy and side effects
Maintain accurate 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 ANCC or eligible for 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 professional communication and medical documentation software
Benefits & Perks
Competitive salary & eligibility for quarterly incentive bonusesFlexible work models & paid time offHealth insurance, 401k matching, and wellness resourcesProfessional development with CME reimbursement and learning time