Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Are you a highly motivated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner looking for a rewarding and meaningful opportunity in community health? LifeLong Medical Care is seeking a dedicated individual to join our multidisciplinary team across our Oakland sites; Downtown Oakland, East Oakland, and Howard Daniel Health Centers on a part-time or full-time basis.

As the ideal candidate, you will be committed to providing comprehensive psychiatric care within a medical setting. You will have the opportunity to work alongside other healthcare professionals to build collaborative teams and serve underserved populations.

At LifeLong Medical Care, we believe in providing access to high-quality care to all of our patients, and we are dedicated to serving the underserved in our community. Join us as we work to make a positive impact on the lives of our patients and their families.

About us:

As a Federally Qualified Health Center in Northern California with over 45 years of dedicated service to the community, LifeLong serves over 66,000 patients in the East Bay Area's socio-economically underserved regions. We provide medical, dental, behavioral health, and school-based services at more than 15 primary care sites across Oakland, Berkeley, and West Contra Costa County. From opening a residential respite program for homeless persons discharged from hospitals to offering free COVID testing to the community, we are innovative and responsive to our times' social and medical needs. We provide an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and with which our patients can identify. To this end, we seek candidates who reflect the diversity of the East Bay communities we serve.

LifeLong Medical Care is an equal-opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, bilingual and bicultural individuals, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. If you seek accommodation, please advise in writing when you apply.

Benefits:

Compensation: $142,000-$163,000, depending on years since licensed, and excellent benefits: medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, dependent and domestic partner coverage, 403(b) retirement savings plan, loan repayment programs, and commuter benefits. LifeLong qualifies for federal and state loan repayment programs (HPSA score is 21). Acceptance rates may vary year to year based on funding levels and the number of applicants.

Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Policy:

In accordance with LifeLong Medical Care's commitment to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, we have adopted a Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families; our patients and visitors; and the community at large from infectious diseases, that vaccinations may reduce. This policy will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and the Order of the California State Public Health Officer. Unless a reasonable medical or religious accommodation is approved, all employees must receive COVID-19 vaccinations.

Conducts psychiatric assessments and administers treatment of all referred primary care patients.
• Offers diagnostic and treatment consultation to primary care providers and other clinicians.
• Develops and assists in implementing psychiatric treatment plans with the patient's primary care provider and other clinical providers or staff.
• Participates in case conferences, staff meetings, and phone conversations to coordinate services for the clinics' patients. All services will be provided in collaboration with other behavioral health clinicians, service coordinators, case managers, social workers, and primary care clinicians.
• Provides ongoing training and guidance to clinic team members around psychiatric issues relevant to primary care.
• Actively participates in regular meetings of all of the LifeLong psychiatrists.
• Helps conduct functional assessments of patients and makes appropriate referrals when indicated.
• Documents mental health disabilities in partnership with other clinic staff and help patients with disability program applications and appeals when necessary.
• Provides integrated mental health and substance abuse treatment services and planning for patients.
• Helps develop and conduct staff trainings regarding psychiatric care when appropriate.
• Participates in ongoing program development and improvement activities.
• Completes necessary documentation for clinical records and billing.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Participates in Utilization Review/Quality Assurance/Continuous Quality Improvement activities based on organization, site and specialty goals.
• Supports educational efforts which promote mental health in the community.
• Participates in professional development activities.
• Participates in LifeLong Clinician Association activities and agrees to abide by their Guidelines and Code of Conduct.

• Ability to communicate effectively and work compassionately with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to a community health philosophy of prevention and primary care.
• Willingness to work in non-traditional settings.

Education & Experience

• Must possess a current CA Nurse Practitioner license and Board Certification as a PMHNP.
• DEA and furnishing licenses with the ability to obtain within one year.
• Training and experience in public sector work, community mental health, and working with dually diagnosed clients.
• Strong computers skills required including EHR Epic.
• Spanish speaking highly preferred but not required.