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At Foresight Mental Health, we're more than a team; we're a community dedicated to supporting, growing, and learning together while delivering compassionate care to our clients! Join our team and get ready to make a real difference in improving access to high-quality mental health services. Your journey starts here – come be a part of something meaningful!
Join us as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Residency) in Our Transition-to-Practice Program
Participate in Foresight’s comprehensive six-month transition-to-practice program specifically designed for newly graduated PMHNPs or those who have entered the workplace but are seeking a more supportive and collaborative experience. We offer a specialized curriculum with individualized training and ongoing clinical guidance to enhance skills and foster development toward becoming a proficient and successful practitioner. In addition to program participation, primary responsibilities include evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders by conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, designing personalized treatment plans, prescribing medication, and assessing treatment outcomes.
As a Foresight Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Residency) in Our Transition-to-Practice Program, You Will:
- Engage in an immersive six-month transition-to-practice program that runs concurrent with patient care responsibilities
- Manage a progressively increasing caseload throughout the program, consisting of independent medication management sessions, evaluations, assessments, and follow-ups
- Conduct 60-minute intake sessions and 15- to 30-minute follow-up appointments during which you will provide brief supportive therapy
- Manage 45- to 60-minute transfer appointments as well as provide intermittent coverage for fellow providers’ appointments
- Create comprehensive assessments and treatment plans with proper documentation
- Participate in weekly meetings with the Psychiatry Team
What Foresight Offers
We believe in recognizing and valuing your expertise.
- Starting salary: $125,000 annual salary for a 40-hour work week (including 32 hours a week seeing patients and practicum and 8 hours of non-patient time to complete learning and assignments during flex times). Upon completion of the program, your annual base salary will increase to $145,000. An additional salary adjustment will be considered based on performance six months after successful completion of the program.
- Schedule: Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM for patient visits and practicum, with an additional 8 hours allocated for assigned modules, readings, homework, case studies, etc. that can be completed at times that work best for you.
- Occasional Mondays will be reserved using your flex time for intensive sessions on various topics, with dates provided in advance.
- Remote, work from home setting
We Offer a Culture of Connection and Respect Focused on Achievement of our Shared Purpose!
We also offer our full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverages, with options for FSA/HSA; company-paid life insurance; generous PTO (increased in 2024); optional pet insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a 401K plan with a company match.
What We’re Looking For:
We are looking for recently graduated Psychiatric NPs who are passionate about their patients’ well-being, enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues and patients, and want to simultaneously learn from and share with others.
Program candidates must secure the following prior to joining the program:
- A master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited graduate program in psychiatric mental health nursing
- Appropriate CA-state licensure: unrestricted active California PMH-NP License and unrestricted California DEA with schedules II-V
- ANCC Board Certification
Program candidates should exhibit:
- Preparedness for participation in a transition-to-practice program, including ability to commit to a full-time schedule, which includes attending meetings, educational intensives, and independent synchronous learning initiatives
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Knowledge of fundamental psychiatry principles, philosophies, and practices
- Familiarity with current DSM-V criteria as well as diagnostic capabilities
- Understanding of crisis assessment tools and risk assessment techniques
- Eagerness for ongoing learning and ability to apply acquired knowledge in a clinical setting
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Exceptional listening skills and emotional intelligence
- Willingness and ability to work as part of a cohesive team
- Proven technical ability and comfort with learning new technologies
- Familiarity with Google Suite and comfort with navigating an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
Thanks for your interest in working with Foresight
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Foresight is an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to providing reasonable accommodations and will work with you to meet your needs. If you’re a person with a disability and require assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives.
