Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
$130,000–$140,000 year
On-siteClaremont, California, United States
Claremont, California, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$130,000–$140,000 yearLicense Or CertificationMedium
Full TimeLicense Or CertificationMedium
Job Summary
Assess, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic psychiatric disorders for students at The Claremont Colleges, including depression, anxiety, and psychosis. Provide medication evaluations, formulate treatment plans, and manage follow-up appointments while overseeing psychotropic medications. Deliver psychiatric health services, counseling, and patient education regarding medication risks and outcomes. Maintain accurate electronic records, consult with supervisors and staff, and refer patients for inpatient or outside care as necessary. Work full-time, nine months from mid-August to mid-May, with hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- Advanced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner degree and license to work independently and without supervision
- NP103
- Current California License
- Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification
- Experience in providing clinical psychiatric diagnosis and prescribing psychotropic medications to clients as indicated
- Experience in working clinically with college students or college-age clients and working with crisis situations including hospitalizations, suicidality, psychosis, Eating Disorders, academic management, working in a high-demand environment
- Experience in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for depression, anxiety, alcohol/drugs abuse, psychotic disorders, and developmental concerns frequently faced by college-age students
- Knowledge of medical science, the neurobiology of psychiatric disorders, treatment methods, and management of psychiatric conditions and medications
- Demonstrated ability to manage the fluctuation of clinical caseload and maintain appropriate records in a timely manner
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive communications with employees and external agencies
- Sensitivity to and embracement of individuals that represent cultural, religious, ethnic and lifestyle diversity
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as a team member within the Center and throughout campus
- Understanding of and/or experiences in residential, liberal arts college environment
- Ability to prepare comprehensive intake case histories
- Ability to quickly assess emergency psychiatric situations and provide the necessary prompt course of action
- Demonstrated skills in diagnostic clinical decision-making and critical thinking
- Demonstrated ability to provide accurate psychiatric diagnosis and treatment
- Possession of good customer service and public relations skills and the ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships within a diverse multicultural population of students and staff in a university community
- Compassion, sensitivity, and strong communication skills
- A high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality to appropriately manage delicate and urgent patient situations
- Ability to collaborate and form effective relationships with colleagues, physicians, staff, and patients
- Ability to solve problems and manage changing priorities
- Ability to work with an Electronic Health Records System for Client notes and scheduling
- Ability to perform work that involves prolonged sitting and occasional standing and walking
- Ability to communicate effectively in person and by phone or other devices
- Ability to read and interpret printed or electronic materials
- Ability to constantly perform computer-based work requiring repetitive hand and wrist movement
- Ability to work within a culturally diverse population while being aware of issues of difference, diversity, and social justice
- Ability to effectively lead and coach others
- Strong attention to detail
- Must be available for weekend shifts
- Holiday, weekend, and evening work hours may be required
- Regular hours may vary due to the needs of the organization or business unit
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working on a college campus with a college population preferred
- Advanced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner degree and license to work independently and without supervision
- Two years of experience related to the above-described duties
- Experience in working clinically with college students or college-age clients and working with crisis situations including hospitalizations, suicidality, psychosis, Eating Disorders, academic management, working in a high-demand environment
- Experience in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for depression, anxiety, alcohol/drugs abuse, psychotic disorders, and developmental concerns frequently faced by college-age students
- Ability to work within a culturally diverse population while being aware of issues of difference, diversity, and social justice
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as a team member within the Center and throughout campus
- Understanding of and/or experiences in residential, liberal arts college environment
- Ability to prepare comprehensive intake case histories
- Ability to quickly assess emergency psychiatric situations and provide the necessary prompt course of action
- Demonstrated skills in diagnostic clinical decision-making and critical thinking
- Demonstrated ability to provide accurate psychiatric diagnosis and treatment
- Possession of good customer service and public relations skills and the ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships within a diverse multicultural population of students and staff in a university community
- Compassion, sensitivity, and strong communication skills
- A high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality to appropriately manage delicate and urgent patient situations
- Ability to collaborate and form effective relationships with colleagues, physicians, staff, and patients
- Ability to solve problems and manage changing priorities
- Ability to work with an Electronic Health Records System for Client notes and scheduling
- Ability to perform work that involves prolonged sitting and occasional standing and walking
- Ability to communicate effectively in person and by phone or other devices
- Ability to read and interpret printed or electronic materials
- Ability to constantly perform computer-based work requiring repetitive hand and wrist movement
- Ability to work within a culturally diverse population while being aware of issues of difference, diversity, and social justice
- Ability to effectively lead and coach others
- Strong attention to detail
- Must be available for weekend shifts
- Holiday, weekend, and evening work hours may be required
- Regular hours may vary due to the needs of the organization or business unit
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