Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - PMHNP Job at Discovery Behavioral Health, Newport Beach, CA

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  • Discovery Behavioral Health
  • Newport Beach, CA

Job Description

Discovery Behavioral Health

Discovery Behavioral Health (DBH) is a national leader in behavioral healthcare and one of the fastest growing companies in the field. DBH offers world-class treatment for those struggling with eating disorders, mental health, and substance use and places a high priority on seeking employees who share our passion for improving the lives we serve.


Since 1997, Discovery Behavioral Health has helped thousands of patients discover their path to the full and rewarding lives they deserve with evidence-based and inclusive treatment options.


Position Summary:

The Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) provides direct clinical services for a variety of psychiatric conditions in an outpatient setting as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer. The age range is based on the scope of practice of the individual.


Essential Job Functions:

  • Evaluate scheduled patients consistent with prevailing practices standards. This includes collection of psychiatric history, relevant medical history, social and family history, mental status exam, diagnosis and devising a treatment recommendation
  • Establish rapport with patient and relevant members of their social system to assist them in understanding and accepting treatment recommendations within a shared decision-making model
  • To prescribe and implement treatment consistent with diagnosis and relevant standards, including the prescription of medications consistent with the ARNP's scope of practice
  • Complete records accurately and in a timely fashion. Generally, this means the same day of the service provided, but no later than one week after seen
  • Code services consistent with ethical and legal billing standards while supporting billing adequate to support the position financially
Knowledge, Education, Experience:
  • Master's degree in Nursing, Health Care or other related field
  • Possess and maintain an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner licensure in state of practice
  • Ability to engage patients in the therapy, or a willingness to learn
  • Ability to use electronic medical records


Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.


We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

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