Psychiatric Nurse I/II (Bilingual)

Psychiatric Nurse I/II Location: Modesto, California, United States Salary: $94,161.60 - $121,472.00 Annually USD Posted: Apr 21, 2026 About the Opportunity: The ideal candidate will be a dependable and skilled nursing professional who demonstrates sound clinical judgment, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment environment. This individual will perform in a fast‑paced acute psychiatric setting, maintain professionalism in challenging situations, and apply established nursing practices to support patient assessment, treatment, and stabilization. A strong candidate will demonstrate the ability to engage with patients respectfully, contribute to a safe and therapeutic milieu, and carry out assigned duties with accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established standards of care. Typical Tasks Assist in the promotion and maintenance of quality of care through the review of clinical documentation. Meet with clients to monitor for medication efficacy and side effects. Follow through with recommendations from the physician in the medication management of clients. Prepare clinical documentation on a daily basis on multiple clients. May complete pharmacy orders. May complete pre‑authorizations for prescriptions. Administer IM medications, also including charting responses and progress in accordance with treatment plans. Provide education on the physical and psychological effects of medication and its relationships to the overall treatment plan. May assist in completing referrals to other agencies. Perform initial assessments, provide crisis intervention and follow‑up communication. Provide support to clients and their families. May provide crisis assessments and 5150 referrals, as well as Lanterman‑Petris Short (LPS) placement facilitation. Utilize an electronic health record for documentation purposes. Adhere to strict timelines with documentation through same‑day notification. May provide community presentations and education. Adhere to department and County confidentiality standards. Participate on Quality Management teams with other disciplines and agencies. Promote positive customer relations. Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Communicate with other health providers and community agencies to coordinate care. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Knowledge Psychodynamic procedures and fundamentals of psychotherapy. Basic diagnostic categories of mental illness. Psychopharmacology. Disease entities, interventions, and nursing procedures. Skills/Abilities Establish rapport with clients and communicate with empathy. Establish and maintain effective communication/working relationships with other mental health/agency professionals. Keep accurate records and prepare clear and concise nursing reports. Provide consultation to colleagues and other participants in the program(s). Deal with people who may be combative. Education/Experience Psychiatric Nurse I/II Graduation from an accredited school or registered nursing program. Valid license as a registered nurse issued by the State of California. BLS CPR for Healthcare Providers. Psychiatric Nurse I No experience required. Psychiatric Nurse II One year or more of paid experience as a psychiatric nurse or trainee. Desirable Qualifications Bilingual proficiency in English/Spanish; ability to pass a certification of oral testing. Psychiatric‑Mental Health Nursing Certification (PMH‑BC). Benefits Benefits associated with this position can be found at Benefits Summary. #J-18808-Ljbffr