Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

ABOUT LA CHEIM: 

La Cheim has been providing a robust continuum of care for nearly 50 years to help children and adults who were previously unreachable. Our nonpublic schools, community mental health center, therapeutic behavioral services program, and residential treatment center offer educational and mental health services throughout Alameda and Contra Costa County. 

Our team is made up of teachers, art therapists, counselors, psychiatrists, psychologists, RNs, social workers, MFTs, and mentors who are known for their caliber and compassion. They create life-changing experiences for those they serve. 

Being a part of La Cheim means being a warm and supportive family community member. Our team members enjoy rich benefits, valuable training and wellness opportunities, close support, and room to grow. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

La Cheim Behavioral Health Services is seeking a licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) with expertise in mental health – including assessment, diagnosis, and medication management for adults with severe mental illnesses.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Excellent organization, problem solving, communication and decision-making skills.


• Able to work independently or under appropriate supervision within California laws.


• Able to work as a responsible member of a collaborative treatment team.


• Understands and can work within a trauma-informed, strength-based, brief therapy model.


• Strong boundary setting and time management skills to ensure that complex cases can be adequately serviced within the time allotted.


• Commitment to timely, clear documentation, highlighting medical necessity for treatment.


• Diplomacy and effectiveness in collaborating with outpatient psychiatric providers.


• Commitment to values of cultural humility, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Nurse Practitioner License from the State of California.


• Valid California Driver’s License and Automotive Insurance.


• DOJ and FBI Clearance


• TB Clearance


• On-site presence in Oakland, CA expected 1-3 days per week. This position is part-time 24 hours/week.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

La Cheim School, Inc. is committed to diversity in its programming and in creating a staff reflective of the populations of the San Francisco Bay Area, and will not discriminate against applicants, employees, or unpaid veterans. We encourage and actively recruit applicants representing diversity of race, color, age, sex, race, religion, national origin, sex/gender expression and physical ability.