NURSE PRACTITIONER / PSYCHIATRIC MH - EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY FILING DATES: Applications will be accepted from Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM (PT) This opportunity will remain open until the needs of the position are met

EXAM NUMBER: b5121A-EA

The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness , and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The Department of Mental Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

DEFINITION: A Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse who possesses the advanced education, knowledge, clinical skills, and expertise beyond their initial professional registered nurse preparation to provide proficient higher-level health care in their area of specialization, who works in collaboration with physicians and other members of the health care team following established standardized procedures and, within written guidelines and regulations, provides complete physical examinations, review of systems, diagnosis, psychosocial assessments, and management of health-illness needs in primary health care or other specialty areas.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class are assigned principal responsibility for patient management based on accepted practices, including but not limited to, reviewing medical histories and performing physical exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, responding to changes in patient status, and providing needed prescriptions, evaluations, referrals, consultations, and treatments as permitted under the standardized procedure. Incumbents may provide home health services and Durable Medical Equipment, Department of Motor Vehicle evaluations, , physical therapy, and order specialized treatment. Nurse Practitioners may also provide health and wellness education, plan follow-up appointments, and engage in any approved procedures for which the Nurse Practitioner has completed the necessary proctoring and demonstrated competency within the institution privileging policies for clinical practice and procedural activity.