Join Optum as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in La Jolla, CA, where you'll treat diverse mental health conditions and be part of a team dedicated to improving healthcare. Enjoy a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives.
Key Responsibilities
Utilize evidence-based screening tools and diagnostic criteria for treatment plans
Deliver individual and group psychotherapy sessions
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications
Maintain accurate electronic medical records and clinical documentation
Required Qualifications
Active Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license in California
Board certification as a PMHNP-BC by ANCC or eligible for certification
Active DEA registration
Eligibility to enroll as a provider in the Medicare program
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of clinical experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing in an outpatient setting
Experience providing patient education on medication adherence
Experience counseling patients with advanced psychotherapeutic techniques
Experience treating substance addiction and co-occurring disorders
Experience with patients in different age groups, including older adults
Experience with couples or family counseling
Proficiency in professional communication and medical documentation software
Benefits & Perks
Competitive salary & eligibility for quarterly bonusesFlexible work models & paid time offHealth insurance and 401k matchingProfessional development with CME reimbursement