B.H. NURSE PRACTITIONER

This is a continuous recruitment and will remain open until position is filled.The County of San Luis Obispo’s Behavioral Health Department is hiring a Nurse Practitioner.Under supervision of a licensed physician, in accordance with established protocol, and as allowable under a State of California Nurse Practitioner License, performs mental health and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) evaluations including psycho-social assessments of clients; establishes psychiatric and/or substance use disorder diagnoses; orders and evaluates diagnostic tests and manages follow-up care. To view the complete job description, .A: Education and experience required to receive and maintain a license to practice as a Registered Nurse and registration as a Nurse Practitioner from the California Board of Registered Nursing;
And B: completion of a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner certification program, or master’s degree in psychiatric mental health nursing, or 5 years’ experience in direct treatment of individuals with psychiatric or substance use disorders
To apply for this position, click “apply” at the top of this page. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at ha.humanresources@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at .
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