Nurse Practitioner, Psych PMHNP - CARE Court ACT San Diego

"They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I'd be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live..." - Client from Telecare

What You Will Do to Change Lives

As a senior member of the clinical team, the Psych Nurse Practitioner provides direct psychiatric nurse practitioner care and medical treatment to members served.

Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP - Part-time 10-12 hours per week (Tues/Thurs preferred and may require flexibility M-F at times, onsite position)

Expected Employee starting wage range - $81 - $100 / Hourly

Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)

* Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Science and an advanced degree in a healthcare science as required by the State Licensing program

* Minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience, or its part-time equivalent, working in a program serving persons with mental disabilities

* Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

* American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Board Certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

* Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner in the State of practice

* Active DEA and Furnishing licenses

What's In It For You*

* Dynamic, collaborative, and professional team environment

* Part-time flexibility with no on-call responsibility

* Deliver patient care to a population in need with a seasoned team and well established mental health company founded in 1965

Join Our Compassionate Team

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

CARE Court Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a Telecare partnership with San Diego County Behavioral Health in response to California's Community, Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act. CARE Court ACT delivers time-limited, community-based, holistic support to people who meet CARE criteria and agree to participate in these services. Our person-centered approach to care meets people wherever they are in their recovery - addressing the complex needs of the individual and connecting them to resources to thrive in their community. Who We Serve: All criteria must be met to be eligible for admittance: 1) Aged 18 years and older, 2) Diagnosed with a schizophrenia spectrum disorder or another psychotic disorder in the same class, 3) Individuals must be experiencing symptoms that are persistent, interfere with daily life, and may lead to a loss of independence, 4) Individuals can not receive voluntary treatment elsewhere, 5) One of the following must be applicable: Individual is at risk of safely interacting with the community without supervision, and their condition is deteriorating, Individuals who need services to prevent relapse or deterioration that would result in disability or serious injury to themselves or others, Individuals who will likely benefit from ACT treatment plan.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

*May vary by location and position type

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.