Job ID
37174625
Category
Healthcare
Organization
School of
Medicine
Department
Psychiatry and Neurosci Dept
Location
Main Campus -
UCR
Salary
$170,736 – $239,828
Date Posted
2026-05-18T12:00:00.000Z
Application
Deadline
Open Until Filled
Schedule
8AM – 5PM
Full/Part Time
Full-time(100%)
Other
Information
Qalifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No
Position Information
The
Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will support the development and launch of inpatient psychiatric services at View Hospital
in Colton, CA. This role is designed to expand access to high-quality behavioral health care by providing direct patient care to pediatric
and adolescent populations in an inpatient setting. The position plays a critical role in supporting program growth, ensuring timely access
to care, and collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered treatment. The full
salary range for the Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner- is $170,735.76 – $239,827.68 annually. We base salary offers on a
variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. The
successful candidate will be placed on the salary range based on years of experience from date of licensure in alignment with the union
contract. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take
over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University
policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may
impose additional requirements.
Requirements
Education Requirements
- Completion of a
Master’s Degree program as a Nurse Practitioner
Experience
- A minimum of two years’ experience as a Nurse
Practitioner. - Must meet UC credentialing requirements.
- Patient care experience in a behavioral health or related setting.
Minimum Requirements
Ability to make emergency decisions quickly. Strong interpersonal skills and
excellent bedside manner.
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is
located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the
vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities’ air,
water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to
explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the
country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S.
universities, according to Money Magazine’s 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20
Center for World University rankings. - UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. – U.S. News
2020 - UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities
committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color. - Among top-tier universities, UC
Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. – Business Insider 2019 - Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR’s Department of
Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. – Center for World University Rankings - UCR’s
distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University
of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected
categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and
anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
For information about our generous
employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
License Requirements
- Current California Registered Nurse and
Nurse Practitioner license. - Current unrestricted DEA license and National Provider Identifier (NPI)
number.
Certification Requirements
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- As required for
provider Medicare enrollment, national certification from one of the organizations listed below that is recognized as national certifying
body: - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Nurses Credentialing Center, National Certification Corporation for
Behavioral Health Specialties
Job Description Details
General
Information
Job Title
NURSE PRACT 2
Job
Code
009147
Department Head
Lisa Fortuna
Supervisor
Lisa
Fortuna
Department Custom Scope
The Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide inpatient
psychiatric care at View Hospital, including evaluations, medication management, and treatment planning in collaboration with the care team.
This role supports clinical coverage, program launch, and operational readiness for a high-need patient population.
Key
Responsibilities
- 1. Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including mental status exams, risk assessments, and
diagnostic formulation. 2. Assume ongoing responsibility for assigned patients in the inpatient behavioral health setting. 3. Diagnose and
manage acute and chronic psychiatric conditions, including medication management and therapeutic interventions. 4. Develop, implement, and
document individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. 5. Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment
plans, and ensure continuity of care throughout admission. 6. Respond to patient-related communications and document all encounters in the
electronic medical record. 7. Collaborate with physicians and care teams to establish care parameters and support discharge planning. 8.
Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation, including admission notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries. 9. Coordinate and
recommend appropriate diagnostic studies, consultations, and referrals. - Provide education to patients and families on mental
health conditions, treatment plans, medication adherence, safety planning, and community resources. - Develop and provide clinical
guidance and education to staff involved in patient care. Serve as a resource to support quality, safety, and best practices within the
inpatient behavioral health team.
70%
20%
10%
Special Conditions
- Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM
work hours) - Overtime
- Travel
- Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours
UCR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer with a commitment to workforce diversity.
