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Job Description
Join Optum as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in San Jose, CA, and play a vital role in improving healthcare for everyone. This position offers a hybrid work model, allowing for both remote flexibility and in-office collaboration while treating diverse mental health conditions.
Key Responsibilities
Utilize evidence-based screening tools and diagnostic criteria to formulate comprehensive treatment plans
Deliver individual and group psychotherapy sessions tailored to patient needs
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications according to protocols
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 the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or eligible for board certification
Active DEA registration
Eligible for Medicare provider enrollment
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 across different age groups
Experience with couples or family counseling
Proficient in computer use for professional communication and medical documentation
Benefits & Perks
Competitive salary & eligibility for quarterly incentive bonusesFlexible work models & paid time offHealth insurance, 401k matching, and wellness resourcesCME reimbursement and dedicated learning time for professional development