Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Summary

Join Foresight Mental Health's Transition-to-Practice Program as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)! This six-month program offers newly graduated or early-career PMHNPs a supportive environment to enhance their skills and become proficient practitioners. The program includes a specialized curriculum, individualized training, and ongoing clinical guidance. Responsibilities involve conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, designing treatment plans, prescribing medication, and managing a caseload. A competitive salary of $125,000 annually increases to $145,000 upon successful program completion. The position offers a flexible schedule with remote work options. Foresight provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, and a 401k plan.

Requirements

• A master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited graduate program in psychiatric mental health nursing
• Appropriate CA-state licensure: unrestricted active California PMH-NP License and unrestricted California DEA with schedules II-V
• ANCC Board Certification

Responsibilities

• Engage in an immersive six-month transition-to-practice program that runs concurrent with patient care responsibilities
• Manage a progressively increasing caseload throughout the program, consisting of independent medication management sessions, evaluations, assessments, and follow-ups
• Conduct 60-minute intake sessions and 15- to 30-minute follow-up appointments, with brief supportive therapy provided during 30-minute sessions
• Manage 45- to 60-minute transfer appointments as well as provide intermittent coverage for fellow providers’ appointments
• Create comprehensive assessments and treatment plans with proper documentation
• Participate in weekly meetings with the Psychiatry Team

Preferred Qualifications

• Preparedness for participation in a transition-to-practice program, including ability to commit to a full-time schedule, which includes attending meetings, educational intensives, and independent synchronous learning initiatives
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Knowledge of fundamental psychiatry principles, philosophies, and practices
• Familiarity with current DSM-V criteria as well as diagnostic capabilities
• Understanding of crisis assessment tools and risk assessment techniques
• Eagerness for ongoing learning and ability to apply acquired knowledge in a clinical setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional listening skills and emotional intelligence
• Willingness and ability to work as part of a cohesive team
• Proven technical ability and comfort with learning new technologies
• Familiarity with Google Suite and comfort with navigating an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Benefits

• Starting salary $125,000 annual salary for a 40-hour work week (including 32 hours a week seeing patients and practicum and 8 hours of non-patient time to complete learning and assignments during flex times)
• Upon successful completion of the program, you will transition into a full-time, regular position with Foresight Mental Health, and your annual base salary will increase to $145,000
• An additional salary adjustment will be considered based on performance six months after successful completion of the program
• Schedule: Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM for patient visits and practicum, with an additional 8 hours allocated for assigned modules, readings, homework, case studies, etc. that can be completed at times that work best for you
• Occasional Monday hours may be reserved using your flex time for intensive sessions on various topics, with dates provided in advance
• Remote, work from home setting
• Medical, dental, and vision coverages, with options for FSA/HSA
• Company-paid life insurance
• Generous PTO
• Optional pet insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program
• A 401K plan with a company match