Job Description

Job Description

About PSI

Psychedelic Science Institute (PSI) is devoted to the application of psychedelic-assisted therapies for mental health and neurocognitive disorders. The PSI team is a unique multispecialty group of mental health, psychotherapy and neuroscience experts who over the last 9 years have collectively conducted multiple clinical trials of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression, anxiety, alcohol use disorder, and PTSD and conducted over 10,000 ketamine-assisted therapy sessions. With compassion, equity, transparency and scientific rigor as our guiding values, our 2 flagship TRIP Clinics are paving the way towards a future where psychedelic medicine is safe, effective and accessible for those who need it most. We are dedicated to creating a model of care where patients are empowered, clinicians are supported, and every study contributes to building a more ethical and inclusive future for psychedelic medicine.

Our Mission

TRIP Clinics at Psychedelic Science Institute brings together clinicians, therapists, researchers, and community partners united by one mission: to advance safe and inclusive access to psychedelic medicine.

This position is for an onsite role in our TRIP Clinic Santa Monica.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive, culturally responsive medical and psychiatric assessments, including SCID, MINI, MADRS, CAPS, etc. within FDA approved psychedelic clinical trial protocols
• Facilitate ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and medication management services for adult outpatient psychiatric conditions including depression, anxiety, traumatic stress, OCD, ADHD, Bipolar
• Prescribe, monitor and administer intramuscular ketamine to ketamine-assisted psychotherapy patients.
• Provide clinical coverage, including physical exams, medical/psychiatric histories, lab ordering, medication management (e.g., tapers), evaluation of adverse events, and on-call support during and up to 24 hours post-ketamine and/or clinical trial dosing sessions.
• Provide supervision/training/monitoring for RNs and MAs to assure cohesive standards of quality care are maintained across providers.
• Collaborate with patients, participants, therapists, office staff, interdisciplinary providers, and pharmacies to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the Electronic Health Records (EHR) system, including session notes, treatment plans and intake assessments within 24 hours of service.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with GCP, HIPAA and all relevant legal and regulatory requirements regarding client records and protected health information (PHI).
• Assess risk and manage crises in accordance with California BRN laws, mandated reporting requirements, and the nursing code of ethics.
• Occasional phlebotomy to back-up other clinical/nursing staff.
• Preparing and maintaining clean, well-stocked treatment rooms and medical supplies in line with organizational standards.
• Participate in regular supervision, team meetings, and ongoing training as required.
• Compliance with all procedures and protocols & regulatory procedures as related to scheduled drugs, under direction of DEA and/or supervising physician.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Position Requirements

• Active California licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, including RN, NP, and Furnishing licenses.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support certification (or higher).
• DEA license (California-specific or transferable) required within 90 days of clinical start date; proof of transfer is the employee's responsibility.
• National board certification from an approved certifying body required by the first day of employment.
• Demonstrated experience as a PMH Nurse Practitioner serving a diverse adult patient population, including primary care.
• Active and current Good Clinical Practice research training (or willing to complete with 30 days of hire).
• Skilled in requesting and delivering consultative services across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficient in clinical documentation within electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Competent in interpreting diagnostic tests, procedures, and radiographic studies.
• Strong patient-centered approach with exceptional bedside manner.
• Collaborative, team-oriented professional with a positive work ethic.

Details

Full time position M-F 10-6:30 pm

excellent benefits including generous PTO, 401k, health, vision and dental plan coverage

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that businesses hold the responsibility of counteracting the disproportionate marginalization of people in society, including people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, and LGBTQIA+ people. Because we believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities. PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.

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