About the Role

We are seeking a licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with specialized training and clinical experience in child and adolescent psychiatry to join our Behavioral Medicine Department. This is a part-time or full-time role providing psychiatric assessment, medication management, and collaborative treatment planning for pediatric and adolescent populations within a neurodevelopmental and behavioral health setting.

About the Company

Teen Therapy Center and Family Therapy Center are premier private mental health practices located at the border of Los Gatos and San Jose, California. We are dedicated to delivering comprehensive, high-quality mental health services tailored to the unique needs of children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. Our compassionate team of clinicians is committed to fostering emotional well-being and resilience through personalized, evidence-based care in a supportive and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering both in-person and virtual care (dominantly on-site)
• Provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, medication consultations and ongoing medication management for children and adolescents.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams-including psychologists, therapists, and primary care providers-to ensure seamless, holistic support for each child or teen's treatment plan
• Implement evidence-based practices in the treatment of neurodevelopmental and behavioral disorders.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of session notes, care plans, and progress updates within our electronic health record system, in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Participate in family meetings, case consultations, and care coordination.

Qualifications

• Active Licensure and Certifications:
  • Current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of California
  • Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner
  • Valid DEA license
  • Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
  • Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist (PMHS) certification
  • Certified through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB)

• Specialized Training and Experience:
  • Formal advanced training in child and adolescent psychiatry or neurodevelopmental psychiatry
  • A minimum of 2,000 hours of prior full-time experience in a psychiatric nursing role, specifically serving child and adolescent populations
  • Proven expertise in behavioral health and neurodevelopmental disorders within pediatric and adolescent care settings

• Clinical Competencies:
  • Demonstrated ability to provide culturally responsive, evidence-based psychiatric care, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Proficient in delivering child- and teen-centered psychiatric services and medication management
  • In-depth knowledge of psychotropic medications and best practices in pediatric prescribing
  • Adherence to evidence-based guidelines and practice standards

• Professional Attributes:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Technologically adept, with the ability to quickly learn and effectively utilize new platforms and tools
  • Collaborative and solution-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to give and receive feedback in team settings