Nurse Practitioner Wellness and Mental Health Services

Nurse Practitioner for Wellness and Mental Health Services

Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) has been a pioneer in mental health service, advocacy, innovation, and training for nearly a century, working to ensure that people with mental health needs achieve meaningful, healthy lives in their communities.

MHALA is among the largest and most comprehensive nonprofit mental health agencies in Los Angeles County. The agency supports over 19,000 low‑income and no‑income individuals annually with integrated services. MHALA achieves impact in the areas of mental and physical healthcare, homelessness and housing, supported employment, and wellness and financial services, with special programs for Veterans and transition‑age youth.

MHALA also provides training programs for individuals joining the behavioral health workforce and for the larger community around mental health issues.

MHALA works to ensure that its employees are just as cared for as its members. Communication, collaboration, transparency and a healthy work/life balance are core components of the agency culture. Employees are encouraged to engage in self‑care and can enjoy a 35‑hour workweek.

MHALA fosters diversity at all levels of the organization. The agency promotes a team‑oriented culture that offers opportunities for growth. We are proud to offer a competitive salary and full benefits package, including an employee assistance program, and generous paid time off.

$149,000 - $165,000 annualized (The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.)

Under the administrative supervision of the Director of Wellness Services, and the clinical supervision of a Psychiatrist, provides a comprehensive spectrum of psychiatric services to assigned program participants.

• Provide individual psychiatric consultation, medication evaluation and medication management services to members. Prescribe medications and obtain required consents.
• Provide expertise on team regarding mental health assessment, diagnoses, symptoms, and benefits of psychiatric medication. Provide consultation and education to staff.
• Participate as an active member of multidisciplinary teams providing comprehensive case management services to members. Collaborates with team in developing care and intervention plans.
• Participate in team and program meetings, actively assisting in development of personal recovery plans. Participates in prescriber, nursing, and other quality improvement meetings as assigned.
• Complete program documentation standards in accordance with MHALA policies, County contracted expectations, and other funding source standards and requirements, within required timeline including 24‑hour turnaround.
• Read, perform research, attend classes, workshops or seminars and participate in other professional development activities in order to maintain and enhance personal and professional skills.

• A Master’s degree in Nursing with a specialty in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from an accredited university AND completion of an approved Family/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program from an accredited university with furnishing license.
• Experience in community psychiatry preferred.

• A valid, active, and current Nurse Practitioner license issued by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing.
• A valid, active, and current Nurse Practitioner medication furnishing number issued by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing.
• A valid, active, and current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing.
• A valid, active, and current Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the United States Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
• A valid and current certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan).
• Must have or complete upon hire a LPS designation or be qualified in a timely manner by the LA County Department of Mental Health to write involuntary holds per section 5150 of the California Welfare and…