Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Taking part in community health is rewarding and meaningful. LifeLong Medical Care is looking for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Physician Assistant committed to providing high-quality outpatient primary care at our Over 60 Health Center (OSHC). The ideal candidate must be dedicated to building a collaborative team model of care experience working with the under-served. Case management and behavioral health services are fully integrated into our care to address various medical and psychosocial factors impacting the patient's overall health. The Health Center utilizes a multidisciplinary team approach with primary care providers, RNs, Social Workers, Psychiatry, Podiatry, etc.

As a PMHNP/PA at our Health Center, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to our patients. Our Health Center utilizes a collaborative team model of care, integrating case management and behavioral health services to address the various medical and psychosocial factors impacting our patients' overall health.

Patients are referred for psychiatric care from all Health Center/Program locations throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties

At LifeLong Medical Care, we're dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to underserved populations. If you're looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a real impact in people's lives, we encourage you to apply to be a part of our dynamic and compassionate team.

Join us in our mission to provide comprehensive healthcare to underserved populations. Apply now to be a part of our team at LifeLong Medical Care.

This position is represented by UAPD. Salaries and benefits are set by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), and an employee in this position must remain a member in good standing of UAPD, as defined in the CBA.

About us:

As a Federally Qualified Health Center in Northern California with over 45 years of dedicated service to the community, LifeLong serves over 66,000 patients in the East Bay Area's socio-economically underserved regions. We provide medical, dental, behavioral health, and school-based services at over 15 primary care sites across Oakland, Berkeley, and West Contra Costa County. From opening a residential respite program for homeless persons discharged from the hospital to offering free COVID testing to the community, we are innovative and responsive to our times' social and medical needs. We provide an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and with which our patients can identify. To this end, we seek candidates who reflect the diversity of the East Bay communities we serve.

LifeLong Medical Care is an equal-opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, bilingual and bicultural individuals, and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. If you seek the total, please advise in writing when you apply.

Benefits:

Compensation: $142,000-$163,000/year and pro-rated depending on years since licensed, sign-on bonus, and excellent benefits: medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, dependent and domestic partner coverage, 403(b) retirement savings plan, and loan repayment programs. LifeLong is a qualified site for federal and state loan repayment programs (HPSA score is 16). Acceptance rates may vary year to year based on funding levels and the number of applicants.

Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Policy:

In accordance with LifeLong Medical Care's commitment to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, we have adopted a Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families, our patients and visitors; and the community at large from infectious diseases, that vaccinations may reduce. This policy will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Order of the California State Public Health Officer. Unless a reasonable medical or religious accommodation is approved, all employees must receive COVID-19 vaccinations.

Conducts psychiatric assessments and administers treatment of all referred primary care patients.
• Offers diagnostic and treatment consultation to primary care providers and other clinicians.
• Develops and assists in implementing psychiatric treatment plans with the patient's primary care provider and other clinical providers or staff.
• Participates in case conferences, staff meetings, and phone conversations to coordinate clinic patient services. All services will be provided in collaboration with other behavioral health clinicians, service coordinators, case managers, social workers, and primary care clinicians.
• Provides ongoing training and guidance to clinic team members around psychiatric issues relevant to primary care.
• Actively participates in regular meetings of all of the LifeLong psychiatrists.
• Helps conduct functional assessments of patients and makes appropriate referrals when indicated.
• Documents mental health disabilities in partnership with other clinic staff and help patients with disability program applications and appeals when necessary.
• Provides integrated mental health and substance abuse treatment services and patient planning.
• Helps develop and conduct staff training regarding psychiatric care when appropriate.
• Participates in ongoing program development and improvement activities.
• Completes necessary documentation for clinical records and billing.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Participates in Utilization Review/Quality Assurance/Continuous Quality Improvement activities based on organization, site, and specialty goals.
• Supports educational efforts which promote mental health in the community.
• Participates in professional development activities.
• Participates in LifeLong Clinician Association activities and agrees to abide by their Guidelines and Code of Conduct.

• Ability to communicate effectively and work compassionately with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to a community health philosophy of prevention and primary care.
• Willingness to work in non-traditional settings.

Education & Experience

• Must possess a current CA Nurse Practitioner license and Board Certification as a PMHNP or PA-C, CAQ-Psych license.
• DEA and furnishing license with the ability to obtain within one year.
• Training and experience in public sector work, community mental health, and working with dually diagnosed clients.
• Strong computer skills required, including EHR Epic.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred
• DEA
• CAQH PAVE/ORP