Rick Chiang
Board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and experienced Psychiatric RN
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Board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and experienced Psychiatric RN with extensive background in psychiatric emergency services, inpatient psychiatry, crisis stabilization, and dual-diagnosis treatment. Skilled in comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnostic formulation, psychopharmacology, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Committed to trauma-informed, culturally competent, recovery-oriented mental health care.
Experience
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) - Stars Behavioral Health Group - Long Beach, CA
(2026-02)
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and mental status exams across diverse populations.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including psychopharmacology and therapeutic interventions.
- Provide medication management, monitor treatment response, and adjust regimens based on clinical presentation.
- Perform suicide risk assessments, safety planning, and crisis intervention as needed.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, case managers, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
- Deliver supportive therapy, psychoeducation, and patient/family counseling to enhance treatment engagement.
- Ensure accurate, timely documentation in EHR and adherence to regulatory and organizational standards.
Psych ER & Inpatient Psych RN / Charge Nurse - Olive View Medical Center - Sylmar, CA
(2019-07)
- Lead unit operations and manage high-acuity psychiatric crises.
- Perform psychiatric assessments, detox monitoring, and safety evaluations.
- Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and medication administration.
- Educate patients/families on diagnoses, medications, and aftercare.
- Mentor and precept new nursing staff.
Psych ER & Inpatient Psych RN - John George Psychiatric Hospital - San Leandro, CA
(2023-02 - 2026-02)
- Conduct psychiatric assessments, suicide risk evaluations, and crisis stabilization.
- Administer psychotropic medications and monitor therapeutic response.
- Provide supportive therapy, de-escalation, and behavioral interventions.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on treatment planning.
Psych ER & Inpatient Psych RN - Contra Costa Regional Medical Center - Martinez, CA
(2021-11 - 2022-10)
- Delivered crisis intervention, suicide risk assessments, and stabilization.
- Coordinated care with interdisciplinary teams and supported discharge planning.
Behavioral Health RN - Mission Community Hospital - Panorama City, CA
(2020-05 - 2021-09)
- Provided inpatient psychiatric care, medication administration, and group facilitation.
ER/CCU/Med-Surg RN; Subacute/Neuro LVN - Pacifica Hospital of the Valley - Sun Valley, CA
(2015 - 2020)
- Delivered acute medical care, emergency interventions, and chronic care support.
Education
MSN - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Walden University (2025-05)
BSN - Nursing - University of Phoenix (2022-07)
ADN - Nursing - Mount Saint Mary's University (2017-12)
