Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job Location:

Los Angeles, CA 90047, Salary Range: $83,200.00 - $83,200.00 Salary/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.

• 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
• Ensuring compliance with HIPAA, accreditation standards, and all applicable state and federal regulations

• 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.

• 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.
• Proficiency with electronic health records.

• Knowledge of psychopharmacology and evidence-based psychiatric treatment.
• Understanding trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care.
• Practices with cultural humility.
• Builds therapeutic relationships with diverse populations.
• Manages competing clinical priorities effectively.
• Committed to ethical practice and ongoing professional development.