Description

The UCLA Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Fellowship program is a 12-month program that will employ an immersive hospital-based learning environment to prepare PMHNPs to transition into practice while developing relevant skills in critical thinking, evidence-based practice, and clinical skills. The fellow will develop the knowledge, skills, confidence and professional behavior required for specialty advanced practice in the area of mental health in acute care settings. The fellowship strongly values health equity and inclusivity and appreciates applicants with participation and leadership in these domains, as evidenced by coursework, community involvement or life experience.

Program Structure:

• 12-month paid fellowship program

• The fellow will participate in direct clinical care, patient care coordination, patient and caregiver education, professional development, quality improvement, and organizational enculturation.

• The fellow will rotate through sites which may include acute inpatient adult and geriatric psychiatry, inpatient child/adolescent psychiatry, emergency psychiatry, psychiatry consultation/liaison, partial hospital program.

• The fellow will participate in and receive ongoing group and individual supervision

• The fellow will also engage in didactics that will supplement clinical experience

This is a one-year contract appointment. A contract appointment may convert to career

Salary : $59.87/hourly

**Thank you for your interest in this program. In order for your application to be considered, please complete the online application and upload the following documents:

Letter of IntentResume/CV

Qualifications

• California RN Licensure, NP Licensure, and NP Furnishing Number-required

• Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing from an accredited program within the last 12 months-required

• National Board Certification as a PMHNP-required

• NPI number-required

• DEA licensure-required

• BLS Certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association -required

**Thank you for your interest in this program. In order for your application to be considered, please complete the online application and upload the following documents:

Letter of IntentResume/CV

UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.