Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Location : Peninsula Behavioral Health - Main Office (This is an on-site position; not remote work)

Department : Medical Services

Pay Range : $140,000 to $165,000 per year (DOE / DOQ)

Hours per Week : 40 hours

Workdays : Monday to Friday 8-5

About the Role :

Peninsula Behavioral Health is seeking a Psychiatric ARNP to provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and consultation for adults involved in the criminal court system, including those undergoing competency evaluations, restoration, or diversion services. This role is part of the state-funded Trueblood initiative to connect individuals in city and county jails with behavioral health care.

Key Responsibilities :

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, formulate diagnoses, and create treatment plans.
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychiatric medications; order and review labs as needed.
• Collaborate with care teams, community agencies, and external providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide psychiatric consultation to contracted agencies and internal teams.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the electronic health record.

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