Since 1970, FHCSD’s mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons.
FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers in the country, operating more than 90 sites across San Diego County and providing care to more than 227,000 patients each year — 91% of whom are low-income and 29% uninsured.
With a team of more than 3,200 dedicated employees, FHCSD takes pride in the diversity of its staff, which reflects the communities it serves. Working at FHCSD offers more than a paycheck and excellent benefits — it offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of San Diego’s communities.
FHCSD is currently seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Oceanside Family Counseling Center. This location was one of our first stand alone mental health facilities in San Diego, and our first in North County. We offer a wide range of care including case management, individual therapy, couples counseling, family care, psychological testing, psychiatry, SUD, and medication assisted treatment.
Location Details
Address: 8851 Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
Clinic Hours: M-F, 8:30am-5:30pm
(closed for lunch 12:30pm-1:30pm)
Location Website:
https://www.fhcsd.org/grossmont-family-counseling-center/
Pay and Benefits
$316,000.00 - $424,000.00
Starting Annual Salary
Sign-on, Retention Bonuses and Relocation Assistance
Annual Raises, CME, and Career Growth Opportunities
403 (b) Retirement Plan with 50% Employer Match
Additional 457 (b) Retirement Plan
NHSC Loan Repay Eligibility
Free Malpractice Coverage
Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance
Employee Discounts, Wellness Programs, Pet Insurance, and More!
Duties and Responsibilities
Completing full intake mental health evaluations
Order of diagnostic procedures/labs/medical supplies
Diagnose and treat acute and chronic health/mental health care problems
Develop and implement effective care plan based on patient needs
Prescribe and manage medication when appropriate
Make appropriate consultations on specialty areas
Ensure that immunizations and medical records are current as required or needed
Maintains satisfactory peer reviews
Complete all required documentation in accordance with departmental standards
Comply with electronic medical record requirements and participate in clinic pool
Meet clinic site and organization needs in a reliable and flexible manner
Participates in administrative duties and Clinical Outcomes Program and
Work towards meeting organizational targets for all metrics
Assesses and intervenes for urgent and/or emergent mental health problems
Provide nurse practitioner support and consultation to other outpatient clinics
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
2 years of experience working in an outpatient mental health setting
Doctorate from an accredited school of medicine
Board certified or board eligible in a primary care field
Current unrestricted license to practice in the State of California or ability to obtain
DEA license
Current American Heart Association health care provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training
Bilingual (English/Spanish) capabilities desired
Cultural and linguistic sensitivity to populations served required
Experience with underserved, low-income, or homeless community members preferred
Ability and means to travel as needed in a timely manner within San Diego County
We are excited to share that the salary range for this position is:
$316,000.00 - $424,000.00
Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here:
FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)
FHCSD provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.