West County Health Centers (WCHC) provides comprehensive and quality health care services to the communities of Western Sonoma County in the towns and cities of Sebastopol, Occidental, Forestville, and Guerneville, California. We are a cohesive team of health care providers, support staff and volunteers dedicated to wellness, affordability, and excellence of care. Come and be a part of an amazing team!
WCHC is the proud recipient of:
•Bohemian Best of the North Bay Best Health Care Clinic Award
•Sonoma-Mendocino-Lake Medical Association Physician Wellness Leadership Award
•Healthcare Equity Index Top Performer Award
•NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition
•NCQA Behavioral Health Integration Distinction
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
•Creates an ongoing relationship with each patient by taking complete medical history, taking complete psychiatric history, performing physical exams and making an assessment and diagnosis on adult and pediatric patients, individuals and families; initiates, reviews, and revises treatment and therapy plans.
•Diagnoses, treats and dispenses medication
•Assesses, diagnoses and treats emergent and chronic psychiatric and substance abuse related disorders, including crisis intervention
•Practices psychiatry in a community health delivery system
•Maintains adequate documentation of all patients seen, including follow-up and referral in the electronic medical record.
•Manages the stable phases of chronic physical and mental illnesses in consultation with the primary care provider, psychiatrist or Medical Director as needed.
•Orders and interprets laboratory reports and diagnostic imaging reports.
•Coordinates health and mental health management with primary care providers and other agencies.
•Assures quality and safety by a care planning process, evidence-based medicine, and active participation of patients in decision-making.
•Communicates with other primary care physicians regarding mental health status of referred patients.
•Provides consultation to primary care physicians and other mental/behavioral health staff.
•Recognizes emerging community health and mental health problems and helps initiate appropriate interventions.
POSITION OPPORTUNITY:
•Full-time or part-time opportunities available
•Guaranteed annual salary determined by years of experience, not wRVUs
•$50,000 signing bonus, pro-rated based on FTE
•Relocation reimbursement available up to $5,000
•Eligible for public service loan forgiveness, NHSC approved sites, state student loan repayment options
•Flexible schedules for work-life balance
•Comprehensive medical/dental/vision benefits package for your entire family
•403(b) Retirement plan including employer match
•Flexible time off
•CME time off with annual CME stipend
•Provider-led, collegial, and collaborative multidisciplinary culture
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
•Current unrestricted Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner License and Board Certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center
•Valid DEA & Furnishing License
•Two years of experience with psychotropic medication management
•Ability to work independently with physician or psychiatrist telephone backup
•Prior experience as a provider in outpatient or community health clinic preferred
•Fluency in Spanish and English (speak, read, and write) preferred
We comply with applicable federal and state civil rights laws and do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship, alienage, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Base Pay: From $218,400.00 per year
Benefits:
•401(k)
•401(k) matching
•Dental insurance
•Employee assistance program
•Flexible schedule
•Flexible spending account
•Health insurance
•Life insurance
•Paid time off
•Retirement plan
•Vision insurance
Experience:
•psychotropic medication management: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
•Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
•PMHNP (Preferred)
•DEA License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
•Sebastopol, CA 95472 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
