Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Position Name: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Location: San Jose, CA Setting: Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) | Outpatient Primary Care Pay: $78-$90/hour (based on experience) Shift: Part-Time (8 Hours/Week) | Flexible Schedule Qualifications Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in the State of CA. Must be an independently practicing PMHNP who does not require physician supervision or a collaborative practice agreement. Candidates must have full practice authority in the state of California. Master's Degree or Doctorate from an accredited Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner program. Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Active and unrestricted DEA license. Current BLS certification. Minimum of 1 year of psychiatric nursing or psychiatric mental health experience. Experience conducting psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and treatment planning. Strong knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and evidence-based psychiatric treatment. Experience with Epic EMR/EHR. Must be certified by the California BRN to practice without standardized procedures in a group setting. Candidates who still require physician supervision, standardized procedures, or transition-to-practice mentorship hours are not eligible. Preferred 2 or more years of psychiatric mental health experience. Previous experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Community Mental Health Center, or other underserved healthcare setting. Experience working with culturally diverse or multilingual patient populations. Bilingual language skills (Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese, or other languages). Experience working within an integrated behavioral health or multidisciplinary care team. Job Summary Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, mental health assessments, diagnoses, and medication management for patients across the lifespan. Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor patient progress through ongoing psychiatric follow-up appointments. Prescribe, adjust, and monitor psychiatric medications while evaluating treatment effectiveness and medication adherence. Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and symptom management. Collaborate with primary care providers, therapists, case managers, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate comprehensive behavioral healthcare. Complete timely and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record while maintaining regulatory and clinical documentation standards. Participate in clinical consultations, team meetings, and continuing education activities to support quality patient care. Deliver compassionate, culturally responsive behavioral healthcare to diverse and underserved communities. Benefits 403(b) Retirement Plan Access to State Loan Forgiveness Programs Free Headspace Membership Flexible Schedule Collaborative & Mission-Driven Team Environment #J-18808-Ljbffr