Nurse Practitioner - Hybrid

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) | Orange County

Alter Behavioral Health is an adult mental health treatment provider with a network of upscale inpatient residential facilities in Orange County and San Diego.

• Schedule: Friday through Monday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM remote on-call (5:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
  • Friday/Monday : In-Person
  • Saturday/Sunday: Remote
• Competitive Compensation: $150,000 - $170,000/year (DOE)
• Location: You will support all Orange County residential facilities located in Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Capistrano Beach, and Irvine.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution | 401(k) with employer match up to 6% | PTO & CA Paid Sick Leave | Gym membership/wellness reimbursement (up to $50/month) | Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities

Make a Difference Every Day

At Alter Behavioral Health, every interaction matters. As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), you play a vital role in delivering high-quality psychiatric care, supporting client stability, and guiding treatment outcomes across the continuum of care.

This role goes beyond medication management — it’s about clinical leadership, collaboration, and delivering compassionate, evidence-based care in a residential setting.

What You’ll Do

Psychiatric Evaluation & Treatment

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments
• Diagnose mental health conditions and develop individualized treatment plans
• Prescribe and manage medications, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT)

Client Care & Intake Oversight

• Complete new client intakes within 24 hours of admission
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Ensure continuity of care throughout the treatment process

Collaboration & Care Coordination

• Partner with psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, and residential staff
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings
• Communicate effectively with families, providers, and external partners

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in EMR systems
• Ensure compliance with DHCS, DSS, Joint Commission, HIPAA, and applicable regulations

On-Call Clinical Support

• Provide remote support for clinical emergencies between 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Respond to urgent medication requests and clinical concerns as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Compassionate, confident, and client-centered clinician
• Strong clinical judgment in diagnosing and treating complex psychiatric conditions
• Skilled in psychopharmacology and medication management
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
• Organized, adaptable, and responsive in a dynamic clinical environment
• Committed to ethical, evidence-based, and high-quality care

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in residential treatment or higher levels of care
• Experience treating co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
• Familiarity with EMR systems
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams

Minimum Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license in California
  Active DEA certification
• Strong knowledge of adult psychiatric disorders and psychopharmacology
• Familiarity with ASAM criteria and behavioral health best practices

Requirements

• Valid California Driver’s License required
• CPR & First Aid certification required (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• Must pass Live Scan fingerprint clearance
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, and movement between facilities
• Ability to navigate multi-level residential homes, including stairs
• Ability to respond to urgent clinical situations as needed
• Ability to operate computers and documentation systems

Compliance

Employment is contingent upon:

• Successful Live Scan clearance
• Completion of required health screenings, drug testing, and TB testing
• Compliance with DHCS, DSS, Joint Commission standards, HIPAA, and applicable California employment laws

At Alter Behavioral Health, you are not “just a provider.” You are a clinical leader shaping outcomes, supporting recovery, and delivering life-changing care.

DISCLAIMER – This posting provides a general overview of the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner role at Alter Behavioral Health. It is not a complete or exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, requirements, or conditions of employment. Specific job functions and expectations may be modified at the discretion of the company in accordance with business needs. Alter Behavioral Health complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including the California Labor Code, Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) Wage Order 5, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and all laws relating to non-discrimination, equal opportunity employment, disability accommodation, and workplace safety.

Salary : $150,000 - $170,000