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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Meridian Counseling
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2025

About Meridian Counseling

Meridian Counseling is looking for licensed mental health therapists to join our team! Meridian is a new and growing group practice that is dedicated to helping our clients integrate mental health into their everyday health and wellness routines. Our mission is to create a trendy, welcoming and innovative group practice that services the Westside of Los Angeles. We are looking for an experienced candidate to join our team! Learn more at www.meridian-counseling.com

Job Overview :

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse

Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our team. The PMHNP will play a crucial role in evaluating

patients' mental health needs, diagnosing mental health disorders, and managing

medications to optimize care. Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to provide a

patient-centered approach will be essential.

Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Patient Evaluation : Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, including diagnostic evaluations to determine the appropriate medication treatment plan.
  • Review vitals for abnormalities and routinely update and address new medical issues for follow up care.
  • Medication Management : Prescribe, adjust, monitor, and manage psychiatric medications, evaluating their effectiveness and making necessary adjustments to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Order, review and interpret lab test results while ensuring to sign off on documented review.
  • Collaboration : Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists and other healthcare providers to ensure integrated and comprehensive care.
  • Patient Education : Educate patients and families about mental health conditions, treatment plans, potential side effects of medications and strategies for medication adherence.
  • Ongoing Monitoring : Monitor patients' responses to medications, identifying and managing potential side effects or complications and make appropriate referrals if necessary.
  • Record Keeping : Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including medication history, treatment plans and progress notes.
  • Schedule : Maintain an accurate and up to date schedule, including patient attendance, billing codes and provider cancellations.
  • Compliance : Adhere to all federal and state laws regarding prescribing and managing psychiatric medications, including compliance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Consultation : While there is not a requirement for continuous supervision from a practicing physician, opportunities to check in with the Medical Director monthly as well as consultations on an as needed basis will be available.
  • Time Commitment : Flexible availability is suggested as this is a new program and hours will gradually increase over time.

Qualifications :

  • Education : Master's degree in Nursing with a speciality in Psychiatric Nursing
  • Licensing : Must have an active and unrestricted RN and NP license, along with a
  • DEA license in California, Utah or both.
  • Malpractice Insurance
  • Experience : Minimum of 3 years of experience in psychiatric medication management preferred to practice without a collaborative physician.

    • Skills and Knowledge :

  • In-depth knowledge of psychiatric disorders, pharmacology, and medication management strategies.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families and other healthcare professionals.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of mental health and emotional disorder.

    • Other Requirements :

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team,
  • Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and other medical software.
  • Ability to submit needed documentation for insurance credentialing, including Medicare and Medi-cal.

    • Working Conditions :

  • Part time positions currently available
  • This is a remote position

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