Psychiatric Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $85,000$130,000 annually (DOE)

Psychiatric Nurse (Registered Nurse)

About Prosperous Health

Prosperous Health is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment services. Our mission is to support individuals in achieving lasting recovery, improved mental health, and long-term wellness through high-quality, client-centered care.

We foster a collaborative, clinically driven environment where excellence in care, ethical practice, and continuous improvement guide everything we do. Our multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering meaningful outcomes for the individuals, families, and communities we serve.

Join a Growing Behavioral Healthcare Platform

Prosperous Health is a rapidly growing behavioral healthcare platform dedicated to delivering exceptional mental health, substance use disorder, and integrated medical services across multiple levels of care.

Our organization is built around a comprehensive continuum of care that supports patients throughout every stage of treatment, recovery, and long-term wellness. Through inpatient treatment, outpatient services, telehealth, psychiatric care, and innovative medical programs, Prosperous Health provides coordinated, patient-centered care across California.

Prosperous Health Network

Our behavioral health network currently includes:

• Prosperous Health Lake Hughes 104-bed inpatient behavioral health & substance use disorder treatment campus
• Prosperous Health San Juan Capistrano Outpatient behavioral health program
• Prosperous Health Rancho Palos Verdes Outpatient behavioral health program
• Prosperous Health Woodland Hills Outpatient behavioral health program
• Prosperous Health Virtual Care Statewide telehealth behavioral health program

Position Summary

The Psychiatric Nurse (RN) provides direct nursing care, medication administration, client assessments, and ongoing clinical support for individuals receiving treatment in our IOP and PHP programs. Working collaboratively with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, therapists, case managers, and other members of the multidisciplinary team, the Psychiatric Nurse helps ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care while promoting recovery and overall wellness.

Salary Range: $85,000$130,000 annually (DOE)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing assessments and monitor clients' physical and mental health status
• Administer and monitor prescribed medications in accordance with physician and nurse practitioner orders
• Observe, assess, and document client responses to medications and treatment interventions
• Provide medication education and health education to clients and families
• Monitor for medication side effects, withdrawal symptoms, and changes in mental status
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, therapists, case managers, and other treatment team members
• Participate in treatment planning and multidisciplinary team meetings
• Assist with crisis intervention and emergency response when needed
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Coordinate care with outside medical providers as appropriate
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, state regulations, accreditation standards, and company policies
• Promote a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-oriented treatment environment

Qualifications

• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted
• Minimum of one year of psychiatric, behavioral health, substance use disorder, or related nursing experience preferred
• Experience in IOP, PHP, outpatient behavioral health, or inpatient psychiatric settings preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment team
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) preferred
• Knowledge of psychiatric medications, behavioral health treatment, and crisis intervention preferred

Benefits

Prosperous Health offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being and professional growth, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Supportive and Collaborative Work Environment

Why Join Prosperous Health?

At Prosperous Health, our team is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. We value compassion, integrity, teamwork, and clinical excellence. If you are passionate about providing exceptional nursing care and helping individuals achieve lasting recovery, we encourage you to apply.

Join our team and help transform lives through compassionate, client-centered care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Prosperous Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are dedicated to promoting equity, belonging, and professional growth.