Rick Chiang

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.

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.

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)