Head Nurse - Psychiatric Unit jobs in Santa Ana, CA

In-Office Position | Local Candidates Only | Office located in Santa Ana, CA

SENIOR PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER WITH PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY

Job Type: Full-time (This position is in-office during standard business hours Monday-Friday.)

Pay: $150,000 - $250,000 Annually, depending on experience

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan.

• 401(k) employer matching.

• Paid vacation.

• Paid sick time.

• Paid holidays.

• Family Leave.

• Employer paid Life Insurance up to $25,000.

The Edge Treatment Center is a dynamic addiction recovery provider located in central Orange County. As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, you will be playing a frontline role with a collaborative, team-oriented organization!

We are looking for a compassionate, experienced SR PMHNP with an unrestricted license in California. You will be working directly with clients receiving treatment for substance abuse and co-occurring conditions. This role is also an opportunity to take a leading team-building role with one of Orange County’s most progressive and fast-growing companies!

The Edge prides itself on serving its community. We do so with a transparent, collaborative culture fueled by genuine compassion for those in recovery. We’re out to change the addiction treatment landscape … and have fun doing it. If you feel you’re a right fit for our community, apply now!

Our Culture:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused

• Aggressive -- competitive and growth-oriented

• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture

• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused

• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Job Description includes but is not limited to:

Our Sr Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will fulfill a wide variety of responsibilities. They will conduct physicals, screen incoming PHP patients, prescribe medications, order refills and order labs. We’ll also need to rely on them as a resource for general medical questions and providing a valuable medical perspective for our program.

Additionally, they will have weekly clinical appointments with our clients.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Conduct physicals.

• Provide and coordinate referrals for specialty medicine.

• Order labs.

• Screen incoming PHP clients.

• Prescribe medications and order refills for clients.

• Conduct weekly appointments with clients.

Skills include but are not limited to:

• Familiarity with medication-assisted treatment (MAT) drugs such as suboxone, naltrexone and sublocade.

• Able to explain medical processes clearly.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Good computer skills (Microsoft Office).

Education include but are not limited to:

• PMHNP with prescriptive authority and a minimum 3 years experience required.

• Fully licensed NP in California without restrictions, minimum 3 years PMHNP experience required.

• Possess DEA and NIP approval.

Experience include but are not limited to:

• Minimum of 12 months experience in treatment industry and addiction medicine.

• Minimum of 3 years PMHNP with Furnishing required.

• Minimum of 12 months Lead and/or Management experience in medical field.

Physical demands include but are not limited to:

The employee needs to be able to:

• Sit for long periods of time

• Type and view computer screen

• Operate office equipment including phone, printer, copier, etc.

• Communicate clearly, quickly and efficiently with other team members

Work Location: On site; remote positions not available