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DESCRIPTION
UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the "gold standard" for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas, which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.
UCSD Department of Psychiatry is one of the most innovative and productive academic departments in the country, offering challenging career opportunities in the diverse areas of advanced educational programs, cutting-edge research, and state-of-the-art clinical services. The department is committed to offering a dynamic learning environment and growing opportunities to its talented and dedicated employees.
UCSD Department of Psychiatry, working in conjunction with community based, county-contracted mental health clinics, provides psychiatric services to the underserved populations throughout San Diego County.
Under the supervision of the Advanced Practice Provider Supervisor at the UCSD Department of Psychiatry, and in consultation with the Community Psychiatry Program Director, and the psychiatrist staff at UCSD Department of Psychiatry, incumbent will provide specialized mental health care services in an outpatient, community mental health clinic and UCSD outpatient psychiatric setting. Evaluate and manage psychiatric disorders. Conduct in-depth interviews with patients, construct comprehensive medical histories, perform initial and periodic physical examinations. Coordinate appropriate follow-up care, referrals, and case management. Perform crisis intervention and medication management. Develop and implement long and short-range treatment plans. This is an academic position that may includes overseeing and training of nurse practitioner students and fellows. Incumbent will provide both direct patient care and will provide training, education, and oversee trainees. Consult and coordinate care with other medical and psychologist staff, and outside agencies. Serve as a resource in evaluation and management of psychiatric disorders for primary care staff. Incumbent will provide programmatic support in the areas of outreach, liaison, recruitment, curriculum development, and program activities related to behavioral workforce development, specifically targeting high school and community college students. Possible participation in campus committees, research and/or quality assurance studies. This is a full-time position Monday-Friday.
While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be a graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
California Registered Nurse (RN) license, California Nurse Practitioner (NP) license, and Furnishing License Certification.
Current Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification (PMHNP).
Valid DEA license, and/or ability to furnish upon hire.
Certified by the County to place patients on legal holds (e.g. 5150, 5250).
Current BART certification, or BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
Minimum six (6) months of licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner work experience. Due to advanced practice credentialing eligibility, clinical advanced practice experience must be within the last two (2) years gained through school or work experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of psychiatric principles, practices, and process gained through extended clinical study and experience.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in managing psychiatric medications.
Demonstrated knowledge of psychiatric models of care with emphasis on interdisciplinary team approach.
Demonstrated skill in management of health-illness needs in primary health care. Knowledge and skill in assessment and treatment of common acute illnesses and injuries.
Proven ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.
Demonstrated knowledge of community agencies most frequently used in mental health care.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to discuss difficult issues with sensitivity and tact.
Proven ability to maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrated skill in management of health-illness needs in primary health care. Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in conducting a health history and performing a physical examination.
Proven ability to distinguish between normal and abnormal patient assessment findings.
Demonstrated skill in interpretation of laboratory data. Demonstrated knowledge and skill in assessment and treatment of common acute illnesses and injuries.
Demonstrated skill in interviewing and counseling.
Proven ability to serve a large volume of patients rapidly and effectively on a walk-in or appointment basis, within set time limits.
Proven ability to oversee and train PMHNP trainees
Demonstrated experience in behavioral workforce development in California counties.
Demonstrated recent experience (in the last 12 months) in working with high school and/or community college aged youth and in high school and/or community college settings in community outreach roles.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced post-graduate PMHNP fellowship program completion.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Work schedule would be regular Mon - Fri day, 8 hour day shifts, however the location is variable depending on the community clinics, etc. Must be available to work four, 10-hour shifts if needed. This work schedule (days and hours) may change in the future based on Departmental needs.
Must be flexible and willing to work at multiple locations - Hillcrest Medical Center, Jacobs Medical Center and/or outpatient sites - potentially moving between locations on a daily or weekly basis to meet NP cross coverage and Departmental needs. Must be able to work overtime, weekends, and evenings as needed.
Available transportation and able to commute between Hillcrest Medical Center, Jacobs Medical Center, and other Psychiatry clinical sites as needed.
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Must be able to obtain UCSD Medical Staff privileges and maintain during employment.
Current UCSD NPIII employees may be hired at the NPIII level pending review and approval by Health Human Resources and the UCSD Advanced Practice Council.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $149,229 - $208,842 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $71.47 - $100.02
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
Job offer is contingent on successful engagement in the UC COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).
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