Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Description Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Salary: $100 - $105 per hour Location: Tustin, CA Openings: 1 Position Purpose Under the supervision of Director of Psychiatry and Director of Mental Health, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management services to patients within an integrated medical clinic setting. This position plays a key role in supporting whole-person care by addressing both the physical and behavioral health needs of patients. The PNP/PPA collaborates closely with primary care providers, mental health therapists, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, patient-centered treatment. The role emphasizes early intervention, evidence-based care, and a compassionate approach to improving mental health outcomes and overall well-being. Core Duties and responsibilities, include but are not limited to: Obtain patient histories and perform mental health evaluations per accepted practice standards Order and evaluate appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies and initiate appropriate actions as findings indicate Implement treatment plans in accordance with clinical practice guidelines and protocols Collaborate effectively with other behavioral health team members, medical providers, and all facility staff Comply strictly with medical care regulations and safety standards Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for the patients Monitor the effectiveness of therapeutic intervention, assess, and coordinate patient follow up care; including referring patients to higher levels of care as needed Maintain the confidentiality of PHI Assumes responsibility and accountability for time management, professional relationships, and interpersonal interactions within the job setting Maintain continuing educational requirements necessary for licensure and certifications. Maintain membership in appropriate professional organizations Provides appropriate and timely documentation of clinical care ensuring that records are detailed, complete, and comply with related standards and regulations Other duties assigned, within scope This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform other duties, within scope, as assigned by his or her supervisor. Education, Qualifications, and Experience Previous Nurse Practitioner work experience in mental/behavioral health required Current License as a Nurse Practitioner to practice in California Possesses a Federal DEA Controlled Substance Certificate II through V BLS Certification Work Schedule This position is scheduled for three days per week, working Wednesdays at our Tustin Clinic and Thursdays and Fridays at our Garden Grove Clinic. Families Together of Orange County (FTOC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. FTOC does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Familiestogetheroc