Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner (Sign-On Bonus Included!)
Are you passionate about improving the lives of older adults and driven by a mission to provide compassionate care? Join our team as a Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner (NP) and be part of something truly special. In this meaningful role, you’ll provide behavioral health support to participants while empowering our staff through education and guidance.
As a vital member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), you will collaborate closely with internal team members, community behavioral health specialists, and partner organizations to deliver comprehensive care. Whether it's conducting psychiatric assessments, supporting care planning, or guiding behavioral health interventions, your expertise will shape participant care and well-being.
This center-based role, reporting to the Medical Director, offers the chance to make a real difference every day. If you’re a mission-driven team player who thrives in a collaborative environment, we invite you to join us in transforming lives and enriching communities.
- Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessments: Conduct in-person or telehealth assessments and collaborate with the IDT to develop personalized care plans.
- Collaboration with Mental Health Counselors: Partner with the Mental Health Counselor to guide IDT meetings, bridging knowledge gaps on behavioral health issues, and empowering the team with tools for effective interventions.
- Behavioral Health Education: Educate IDT members on mental health disorders, substance abuse, dementia-related behaviors, and goal setting for meaningful behavioral interventions.
- Integrating Behavioral Health Care: Work closely with clinicians to integrate behavioral health into participants' care plans seamlessly.
- Building Community Partnerships: Establish and maintain strong communication with community behavioral health specialists, ensuring collaborative care.
- Coordination with Geriatric Psychiatrists: Manage schedules and facilitate the exchange of critical information to make the most of geriatric psychiatric consultations.
- Inpatient Follow-Up: Support participants admitted to psychiatric facilities to ensure issues are addressed, and follow-up care is well-planned.
- Behavioral Health Diagnosis: Evaluate participants with complex behavioral health issues to develop accurate diagnoses and tailored care plans.
- Team Training & Support: Provide behavioral health education to team members, equipping them with knowledge to enhance participant care.
- Contribute to Organizational Growth: Embrace additional opportunities and responsibilities as needed, actively participating in the continued growth and success of the organization.
- Passion for serving high-risk seniors and frail older adults.
- 3+ years of experience providing behavioral healthcare to elderly or complex populations.
- Experience working with Interdisciplinary Teams in a healthcare setting.
- Active Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner State License without restrictions.
- State CDS Certification and DEA License.
- NPI License required.
- PACE experience preferred but not required.
- CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within 60 days).
- Valid CA driver’s license, personal transportation, good driving record, and auto insurance (as required by state law).
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Are you passionate about improving the lives of older adults and driven by a mission to provide compassionate care? If so, myPlace Health has an exciting opportunity for you as a Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner (NP)! In this fulfilling role, you'll be at the forefront of delivering essential behavioral health support to participants, all while empowering our staff through education and guidance. As an integral member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), your collaboration with fellow team members, community behavioral health specialists, and partner organizations will allow you to provide comprehensive care that transforms lives. Your responsibilities will include conducting thorough psychiatric assessments—both in-person and telehealth—and crafting personalized care plans that pave the way for meaningful interventions. You’ll also work hand-in-hand with Mental Health Counselors to elevate team understanding of behavioral health issues, bridging knowledge gaps to enhance patient outcomes. With your expertise in behavioral health, you'll have the chance to educate IDT members, seamlessly integrating behavioral health care into participant plans while building vital community partnerships. Your skills will not only help enhance participant care but also contribute to the overall growth and innovation of myPlace Health. So, if you're a mission-driven team player who thrives in a collaborative environment, we invite you to join myPlace Health and make a real impact in enriching our communities and the lives of older adults every day.
To enable seniors to live the independent lives they deserve.
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