Job Description

• Performs mental health evaluations including psycho-social assessments of individuals,·         Establishes psychiatric diagnosis;
• Orders and evaluates diagnostic tests; and·        
• Formulates treatment plans and manages follow-up care
• THE REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a master’s degree in nursing, master’s degree in a clinical field related to nursing, or a graduate degree in nursing.
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Completion of a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program. Possession and maintenance of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Possession and maintenance of a valid Nurse Practitioner Certificate issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Possession and maintenance of a valid Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Certificate issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (Furnishing Certificate enables a Nurse Practitioner to administer and/or order medications). Possession and maintenance of a valid Controlled Substance Registration Certificate – Schedules II – V issued by Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) (Controlled Substance Registration Certification [DEA #]) enables a Nurse Practitioner the ability to order level II – V controlled substance medications). Possession and maintenance of a valid California C driver license or the ability to provide suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.
• NOTE: Candidates licensed in another state and/or students in their final year of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner training may participate in the recruitment/examination process; however, proof of all of the above-mentioned, required certificates/licensure must be provided at the start of employment.
• Excellent benefits and CalPERS retirement! The County of Santa Cruz offers work-life balance with its generous benefits package which includes annually leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits