Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides patient care for students of the Claremont Colleges Community. Works collaboratively with the psychiatrist, medical and counseling providers, and others to provide patient assessment and diagnosis, formulate treatment plans, prescribe medications, order laboratory tests, interpret test results, provide patient education, prepare medical records and refer patients for inpatient care in accordance with statutes, regulations and protocols regulating the profession.

These duties are performed within the framework of authorized policies and protocols providing mental health care to students at The Claremont Colleges Services (TCCS) – Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services.

This position reports to the Director of MCAPS and will work under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Student Health Services.

Priority Deadline:
The deadline for first consideration is August 3, 2026.

Clinical Responsibilities (Direct Client Care)

• See patients on an appointment basis, receiving referrals from, and consulting with MCAPS' clinicians
• Assess, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic psychiatric disorders
• Provides patient medication evaluation assessments, diagnosis, treatment plans, and follow-up medication check appointments in accordance with statutes, regulations, and protocols regulating the profession.
• Oversees and monitors psychotropic medications prescribed to clients.
• Makes appropriate referrals for concerns outside field of expertise and/or beyond the scope of MCAPS services and refers patients for inpatient or outside community care, as necessary.
• Promptly complete thorough patient electronic records, which include visit notes, phone calls, messages, review of test results, and prescription management
• Meet and consult with clinical supervisor as required by law
• Provides psychiatric health services, education, counseling, and emotional support.
• Provide patient education regarding medications, risks, benefits, and reasonable outcome expectations.
• Communicates with patients and engages in follow-up as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
• Consult with MCAPS staff regarding shared clients

Other Clinical Responsibilities

• Consult with other MCAPS staff, professionals, students, administrators, parents, and college officials (with proper releases) regarding clinical issues/situations
• Compose client initial Medication Evaluation Intake reports, Med-check/progress notes, and termination reports
• Maintain accurate patient records while adhering to HIPPA/FERPA/the field's laws, regulations, and ethical codes/guidelines

Administrative Responsibilities

• Attend weekly disposition meetings
• Attend staff meetings
• Attend supervision meetings with the primary medical supervisor
• Participate in professional development opportunities and in-service training
• Other duties/projects as assigned
• Maintain credentials, licensure, and malpractice insurance

Unless otherwise stated, the following qualifications are required to perform the essential functions of this position, or the individual must demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed (with or without reasonable accommodation) using other qualifications not listed below.

Education

• Three years of experience related to the above-described duties.
• Masters of Science in Nursing, with a Psychiatric/Mental Health emphasis, from an accredited college or university.
• California State License for RN and NP
• Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in California.
• Current and active DEA License in the State of California
• Active Furnishing License in the state of California

Preferred Education

• Advanced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner degree and license to work independently and without supervision
• Two years of experience related to the above-described duties.
• Experience working on a college campus with a college population preferred.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Advanced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner degree and license to work independently and without supervision, NP103.
• Current California License
• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification. Ongoing…