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 w