Jobs at SHIELDS for Families (Now Hiring) — 4 open

Job DetailsJob Location: Los Angeles, CA 90047Salary Range: $135,000.00 - $135,000.00 SalaryPsychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

In-person and Office/Field

Salary: $135,000/annual

Other Compensation

Employer-paid medical for employee and family, employer-paid dental, vision and group life insurance for employee - estimated value $8,243.28 - $23,823.84/annual

Employer-paid sick pay (12 days per year) - estimated value $6,230.40/annual

Employer-paid vacation pay (10-20 days per year depending on years of service) - estimated value $5,192.00/annual for first year of service

Employer-paid anniversary holiday (1-5 days annually depending on years of service) - estimated value $519.20 annual for first year of service

Employer-paid birthday holiday (1 day annually) - estimated value $519.20/annual

SHIELDS’ mission is to develop, deliver and evaluate culturally sensitive, comprehensive service models that empower and advocate for high-risk families in South Los Angeles.

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, medication management, and treatment for individuals with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, the PMHNP delivers trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and culturally responsive care to support underserved and vulnerable populations. Responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, diagnosing conditions using DSM-5-TR criteria, developing individualized treatment plans, prescribing and monitoring psychiatric medications, assessing psychiatric emergencies, collaborating with clinical and community partners, educating clients and families, maintaining accurate EHR documentation, participating in treatment team meetings and quality improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA, accreditation standards, and all applicable state and federal regulations. The PMHNP also supports the agency's mission by providing compassionate, person-centered care and performs other duties as assigned.
QualificationsMaster's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program required. Must hold current California RN and APRN licensure, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (PMHNP-BC), DEA registration, state controlled substance registration, and current BLS/CPR certification. Candidates should demonstrate strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team. Preferred qualifications include two or more years of psychiatric care experience in community mental health, nonprofit, outpatient, or integrated behavioral health settings; experience serving individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, homelessness, or trauma; and proficiency with electronic health records. The ideal candidate has knowledge of psychopharmacology and evidence-based psychiatric treatment, understands trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care, practices with cultural humility, builds therapeutic relationships with diverse populations, manages competing clinical priorities effectively, and is committed to ethical practice and ongoing professional development.