Earl Johns

Earl Johns, BSN, RN, CCRN, PMHNP-S, currently serves as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc., focusing on psychiatric evaluations and medication management for patients with severe mental illness and substance use disorders. With experience as a Critical Care Registered Nurse at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Intern at UCSF Helen Diller Family Cancer Center, Earl has developed strong skills in mental health care across diverse settings, including pediatric intensive care and outpatient services. An active leader as Chapter President of the San Francisco AACN Chapter, Earl has championed mental health initiatives and facilitated peer support. A graduate of the University of San Francisco with a BSN, Earl is pursuing a Master's degree at UCSF, building on a solid foundation that includes extensive clinical experience and notable academic achievements.