Dr. Liberty Olive Macias

Dr. Liberty Olive Macias is a highly experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of psychiatric and mental health expertise. Dr. Liberty has been a vital part of Loma Linda Psychiatric Medical Group, where she conducts comprehensive assessments and develops individualized treatment plans for patients of all ages. She is also deeply committed to mentorship and education, actively precepting students and developing educational programs to promote diversity awareness. She practices general psychiatry and has special interest in Sleep Medicine, ADHD, and the serious mental illness population.

Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Liberty is a respected speaker, lecturer, consultant, and researcher. She is a Continuing Education Provider with the California Board of Registered Nursing and Adjunct Faculty at several prestigious institutions. She is dedicated to advancing the knowledge and skills of future healthcare professionals.

As an educator, she has made significant contributions to the field as an:

- Adjunct Faculty at Purdue University Global

- Instructor at University of California Riverside Extension, teaching the Certificate in Forensic Nursing.

- Assistant Professor at Azusa Pacific University, as a lecturer and clinical instructor in various psychiatric nursing programs.

- Program Lead for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program at National University, in leadership and program development.

- Clinical Instructor and lecturer at California State University San Bernardino and San Bernardino Valley College teaching psychiatric mental health, foundations of nursing, and pharmacology.

Dr. Liberty is also an active speaker and consultant:

- Member of the Speakers Bureau for Teva Pharmaceuticals, Neurocrine Sciences, Alkermes, Idorsia, Axsome Pharmaceuticals, Bristol Myers Squibb, AbbVie, and Otsuka where she delivers comprehensive presentations on pharmaceutical agents used in the treatment of various mental health conditions.

She has presented at numerous conferences and symposiums both nationally and internationally, including topics such as forensic mental health, interprofessional collaboration in forensic psychiatric practice, spirituality in forensic mental health settings, psychotropic polypharmacy in the elderly, and trauma-informed approaches in psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner practice.

Dr. Liberty's advocacy and community engagement are evident through their participation in free clinics, support groups, and efforts to create an inclusive workplace culture. With a Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of South Alabama and numerous certifications, Dr. Liberty is a recognized leader in psychiatric nursing and forensic nursing.