Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job Details: Job Location: 11601 South Western Ave

• Los Angeles, CA, Salary Range: $83200.00 - $83200.00Salary/year, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30 am to 5:00 pm In-person and Office/Field Salary: $83,200/annual (Part-time Salaried Exempt at 16 hours per week - non-benefit eligible) SHIELDS’ mission is to develop, deliver and evaluate culturally sensitive, comprehensive service models that empower and advocate for high-risk families in South Los Angeles. The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, medication management, and treatment for individuals with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, the PMHNP delivers trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and culturally responsive care to support underserved and vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities include

conducting psychiatric evaluations, diagnosing conditions using DSM-5-TR criteria, developing individualized treatment plans, prescribing and monitoring psychiatric medications, assessing psychiatric emergencies, collaborating with clinical and community partners, educating clients and families, maintaining accurate EHR documentation, participating in treatment team meetings and quality improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA, accreditation standards, and all applicable state and federal regulations.

The PMHNP also supports the agency's mission by providing compassionate, person-centered care and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program required. Must hold current California RN and APRN licensure, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (PMHNP-BC), DEA registration, state controlled substance registration, and current BLS/CPR certification. Candidates should demonstrate strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Preferred qualifications

include two or more years of psychiatric care experience in community mental health, nonprofit, outpatient, or integrated behavioral health settings; experience serving individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, homelessness, or trauma; and proficiency with electronic health records. The ideal candidate has knowledge of psychopharmacology and evidence-based psychiatric treatment, understands trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care, practices with cultural humility, builds therapeutic relationships with diverse populations, manages competing clinical priorities effectively, and is committed to ethical practice and ongoing professional development.