Adolescent Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

About Guide Behavioral Health

At Guide Behavioral Health, we’re redefining what compassionate, modern adolescent mental health care looks like. Based in Menlo Park, we provide evidence-based therapy and holistic support to help adolescents, teens, and their families create lasting positive change.

Our culture is warm, collaborative, and growth-oriented. We value authenticity, innovation, and teamwork — and we’re looking for therapists who want to be part of something meaningful as we continue to grow and expand our impact.

About the Role

We’re seeking an compassionate, skilled, and dedicated Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who is passionate about helping others and excited to work in a dynamic, supportive clinical environment with kids in need.

You’ll provide psych intakes, follow ups, and medication management in collaboration with our medical director and therapists. You'll work closely with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to shaping an environment that blends clinical excellence with genuine compassion.

Patient sessions must take place between the hours of 10 am to 4 pm, M-F. We hope to group all the patient sessions on one day of the week, and those would ideally be done in person if possible. The role will start off as a minimum of 4 hours per week guaranteed but will vary and increase as the census grows.

Average should be 6 hours per week for now.

Key Responsibilities

• Psychiatric Evaluations & Assessments: Conduct thorough diagnostic evaluations, risk assessments, and mental status examinations tailored specifically to adolescents.
• Medication Management: Formulate, implement, and monitor evidence-based psychotropic medication regimens. Evaluate efficacy, manage side effects, and adjust dosages dynamically to support PHP stabilization.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Participate actively in daily or weekly treatment team rounds to integrate psychiatric medical care with individual, group, and family therapy plans.
• Crisis Intervention: Provide urgent psychiatric assessment and crisis management support for adolescents experiencing acute distress or safety concerns during program hours.
• Family Engagement & Psychoeducation: Educate adolescents and their families or legal guardians regarding diagnoses, treatment options, potential medication side effects, and the importance of adherence.
• Meticulous Documentation: Maintain timely, accurate electronic health records (EHR) compliant with California regulations, Joint Commission standards, and insurance medical necessity criteria.

Qualifications

Required:

• Education: Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a specialization in Psychiatric-Mental Health (PMHNP).
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of California.
• Certification: Board Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) from the ANCC.
• DEA & Furnishing: Active California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number and valid DEA registration with Schedule II-V privileges.

Preferred:

• 1–2 years of experience prescribing in an adolescent psychiatric setting (PHP, IOP, residential, or inpatient experience is highly preferred).
• Two years of expereince working with young adults.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Beautiful Menlo Park office
• Opportunity to advance with a growing company

Join Our Team

If you’re ready to grow with a mission-driven team and make a difference in your community, we’d love to meet you.

Apply directly on Indeed. We look forward to hearing form you!

Guide Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every clinician can thrive.

Pay: $130.00 per hour

Ability to Commute:

• Menlo Park, CA 94027 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Menlo Park, CA 94027: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Menlo Park, CA 94027