Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Child & Adolescent Outpatient Psychiatry

Job description

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Child & Adolescent Outpatient Psychiatry

Location: Chula Vista
Start Date: June 2026
Schedule: Onsite | Monday–Thursday | 10-hour shifts (40 hours per week)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide child and adolescent outpatient behavioral health services in a collaborative clinical setting.

Opportunity Highlights

Child & adolescent outpatient psychiatry practice

Consistent 4-day work week schedule

Collaborative behavioral health care team

Structured outpatient clinic environment

High-priority coverage opportunity

Job Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for children and adolescents

Diagnose and treat mental health and behavioral health conditions

Provide medication management and adjust treatment plans as appropriate

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans

Provide follow-up care and ongoing patient monitoring

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the EMR

Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary behavioral health team members

Participate in care coordination and treatment planning discussions

Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, regulatory standards, and best practices

Educate patients and families on medications and treatment plans

Qualifications

Active Nurse Practitioner license

Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) preferred

DEA license or eligibility

Experience in child and adolescent psychiatry or behavioral health preferred

Ability to perform psychiatric evaluations and medication management

Strong communication skills with pediatric patients and families

Working Hours

Onsite schedule

Monday – Thursday

10-hour shifts

40 hours per week

Daytime outpatient clinic hours

No overnight shifts

No on-call responsibilities

Skills

Strong knowledge of child and adolescent psychiatric disorders

Expertise in psychopharmacology and medication management

Ability to perform comprehensive psychiatric assessments

Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills

Excellent communication skills with children, adolescents, and families

Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR)

Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary behavioral health team

• 4-day work week providing excellent work-life balance
• Opportunity to treat children and adolescents in an outpatient behavioral health setting
• Collaborative care environment working with experienced behavioral health professionals