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Lalita Davidoff

@lalitadavidoff

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Board-certified PMHNP delivering evidence-based psychiatric and MAT care.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek clinical roles providing evidence-based psychiatric and MAT care within collaborative teams, opportunities to lead/mentor, and settings that support integrated, patient-centered treatment and professional growth.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with active DEA registration, California NP furnishing number, and APRN prescribing authority, experienced across outpatient, inpatient, residential, hospice, and telepsychiatry settings. I specialize in diagnosing and treating psychiatric and substance use disorders, providing Medication-Assisted Treatment (buprenorphine, naltrexone), detoxification protocols, and individual therapy using CBT, trauma-focused approaches, and motivational interviewing.

I have led interdisciplinary teams, supervised nursing staff, and managed complex care plans for diverse populations across the lifespan, with additional experience in hospice, crisis intervention, and community volunteer work. I bring strong EMR and Microsoft Office proficiency, fluency in English and Russian (knowledge of Spanish), and a holistic, patient-centered approach focused on recovery, relapse prevention, and integrated physical and mental health.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

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Tarzana Treatment Center

May 2025 - Present (8 months)

Conduct psychiatric and substance-use screenings and provide integrated psychopharmacology and psychotherapy for MAT and detox patients, improving stabilization and continuity of care.

Buprenorphine Naltrexone CBT Telepsychiatry EMR

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Nursing Care Group (Dr Calista Ezeokoye)

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 (11 months)

Managed comprehensive mental health care plans including medication management, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve patient outcomes.

Medication Management Psychotherapy Crisis Intervention Care Coordination Patient Education EMR Behavioral Health

Psychotherapy Clinician

Jennifer McMains, LMFT

Aug 2024 - Nov 2024 (3 months)

Provided individual therapy using CBT, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic approaches to treat anxiety, depression, and trauma-related conditions.

CBT Motivational Interviewing Trauma Informed Care Individual Therapy Clinical Documentation

Hospice Case Manager RN

COMPASSUS

Jan 2019 - Dec 2023 (4 years 11 months)

Managed hospice patient care with emphasis on mental health and end-of-life support, coordinating services and providing psychological support to patients and families.

Hospice Care Case Management Grief Counseling Patient Advocacy EMR

Case Manager / Team Leader RN

Skirball Hospice at Jewish Home for the Aging

Jan 2009 - Dec 2021 (12 years 11 months)

Led interdisciplinary teams delivering hospice care, supervised nursing staff, and provided mental and emotional support to terminally ill patients and families.

Team Leadership Supervision Hospice Care Emotional Support Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

West Coast University

Master of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

2023 - 2024

Activities and societies: Clinical rotations in outpatient mental health and inpatient psychiatric unit; experience with CBT and medication management.

Completed Master of Science in Nursing with a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner focus, graduating in 2024.