Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

Join us at Villages of California where we envision a world where our youth can thrive.

A Little Bit About Us :

We are a team of professionals who imagine a world where students are equipped with the skills and knowledge to help themselves; where each student is given the professional support to overcome their unique challenges and realize their academic and personal potential. We have created a team-based approach beyond the traditional client / therapist treatment setting where we provide more than what families and their children were receiving in weekly therapy sessions. We hope to continue to make strides for individuals and their families struggling with mental health issues and academic challenges. Join us and let’s work together to help our youth thrive.

A Little Bit About You :

You are :

An empathetic, solution-oriented clinician committed to partnering with staff, students, families, and the broader community.

Experienced in working with children and able to build rapport with students and families from diverse backgrounds.

A self-directed professional capable of managing virtual care independently while collaborating as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Job Summary :

The Villages Prep Part-Time Virtual Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Psych NP) provides psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and consultation services to students in a virtual setting. The Psych NP works closely with parents / guardians, school staff, and clinical team members to develop individualized treatment plans and ensure students’ mental health needs are met.

Key Responsibilities :

Conduct virtual psychiatric assessments and evaluations for students.

Provide medication management, including prescribing and monitoring psychiatric medications, in accordance with California law.

Collaborate with therapists, counselors, and school staff to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.

Consult with parents / guardians regarding mental health concerns, treatment plans, and medication management.

Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and provide input on student mental health needs.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records.

Educate staff and families on strategies to support student mental health and behavioral needs.

Ensure compliance with all relevant federal and California state laws, professional standards, and telehealth regulations.

Qualifications :

Current and active California Nurse Practitioner (NP) license.

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification required.

Experience working with children and adolescents, ideally in educational or school-based settings.

Strong understanding of child-age developmental and behavioral issues.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.

Ability to work independently in a virtual environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To perform this position successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required :

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Commitment to high standards of clinical care.

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; able to manage multiple priorities.

Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with staff, students, and families.

Understanding of child development, behavioral health, and family systems.

Proficiency with virtual care technology and documentation systems.

Ability to adapt to changing priorities with creativity and flexibility.

Work Environment :

This position is primarily virtual. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.