Psychiatric Nurse

Company: True Life Center for Wellbeing
Location: San Diego
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

At True Life Center, we are part of the next evolution in mental health care and provide a truly cohesive approach. We are seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse to join our growing team with a passion for providing exceptional psychiatric care in an integrative mental health model.If this sounds exciting and like a good fit for you, please read on.Who we are: We are a synergistic, multidisciplinary team with the shared mission to help discover and heal the root etiology of pain and suffering. Our goal is to help each patient experience their embodied, authentic self by utilizing innovative neuroscience and evidence based medicine, psychotherapy and holistic wisdom. We serve the community at the PHP and IOP level of care, treating high acuity, primary mental health disorders in a beautiful and serene center in the La Jolla/UTC area of San Diego. Our center offers a fully integrated and collaborative approach to mental healthcare in San Diego that includes, but not limited to: psychiatry, psychotherapy, biofeedback, acupuncture, massage, mindfulness, neuromuscular adaptation, nutrition, and movement practices such as yoga and qi gong. Our working environment is supportive, collaborative, and growth oriented.Visit our website to learn more about who we are, our unique approach to care and the patients who entrust us with their journey to wellbeing: truelifewellbeing.comWho you are: A skillful psychiatric LVN or RN with experience in successful outcomes of mental health issues and addiction. You have a grounded and compassionate bedside manner with gentle approach and treat with an evidenced-based approach and a heart-centered presence. You're dedicated to learning, working as a team and comfortable receiving feedback. You enjoy working closely and collaborating with our multidisciplinary team to provide care that is integrated and compatible with the patient-focused mental health goals and objectives. You possess sound leadership and strong communication skills with a record of consistently high quality clinical and interpersonal skills to be an exemplary role model to others. You excel in prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and follow through with directions until completion.What to expect: Sessions are predominantly 1:1 with 50-minute psychiatric evaluation and 30-minute follow-ups with a low weekly census caseload, providing ample time to support collaboration, administrative responsibilities and department development.Primary responsibilities includes:

• Provide/Support comprehensive psychiatric care -- to include, but not limited to, psychiatric evaluation, diagnostic assessment, medication management, psycho-education, and follow-up
• Order, interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests
• Monitor and record vital signs of patients
• Document patient information, including medical history and progress notes
• Monitor, evaluate, and track the patient's progress
• Be the psychiatric liaison to the collaborative team, regarding updates and education about medications, progress and barriers to care
• Support patients to successfully identify and meet their objectives.
• Manage and oversee many elements of the psychiatric departmentAdditional responsibilities for full-time positions may include:
  • Oversee infection control as the Health and Safety officer
  • Provide oversight and compliance for Joint Commission Accreditation
  • Monitor, conduct and complete utilization reviews
  • Provide case management to support medical safety and objectives
  • Develop and maintain policies and procedures for the medical department
  • Provide coverage for biofeedback (will be trained)
  • Provide nutrition education and support (ideal candidate)
  • Supervise other nurses on staffWhat applicants must bring:
    • LVN or RN with current CA license
    • minimum of 1-3 years of clinical experience in a day treatment, residential or hospital setting with significant experience with complex mental health conditions and substance use disorders
    • CPR and First Aid certificationTo be considered for interview:Complete cover letter, cv/resume and email to: connect@truelifewellbeing.comJob Type: Full-timePay: $32.00 - $50.00 per hourExpected hours: 40 per weekBenefits:
      • 401(k)
      • 401(k) matching
      • Dental insurance
      • Health insurance
      • Paid time off
      • Vision insuranceMedical Specialty:
        • Integrative/Holistic Medicine
        • PsychiatryPhysical Setting:
          • OutpatientSupplemental Pay:
            • Bonus opportunities
            • Overtime pay
            • Signing bonusWork Location: In person

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