Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Listed compensation
$70-$90/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
We are a company that focuses on treating the whole person. Our work is grounded in understanding the emotional, psychological, social, and practical factors that impact an individual’s well being.
We believe effective care requires compassion, accountability, collaboration, and a commitment to meeting people where they are while supporting meaningful growth and long term stability.
Our team works across departments to provide coordinated, ethical, and person centered services that prioritize dignity, respect, and quality care.
At Simple Solutions Psychotherapy we believe "It's SIMPLE people just make it complicated."
Position Overview
We are seeking a licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our team as an independent contractor. This role is responsible for conducting psychiatric evaluations, diagnosing mental health conditions, and prescribing and managing psychotropic medications. The PMHNP will also work collaboratively with therapists and other members of the care team to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and establish accurate diagnoses
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, including monitoring effectiveness and side effects
- Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans
- Collaborate closely with therapists to support integrated care and improve patient outcomes
- Participate in case consultations and care coordination with the clinical team
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory standards
Qualifications
- Active Nurse Practitioner license in California
- Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- Furnishing number and DEA registration (if prescribing controlled substances)
- Ability to diagnose and prescribe independently within scope of practice
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, particularly in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Experience in outpatient mental health or telehealth settings preferred
Work Arrangement
- 1099 independent contractor
- Flexible schedule (part-time or full-time options available)
- Hybrid
Compensation
Competitive, based on experience and patient volume
Additional Notes
Candidates must be able to work collaboratively with therapists and other providers to ensure a cohesive and effective treatment approach. Knowledge of California regulations regarding independent contractor status and nurse practitioner scope of practice is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Simple Solutions Psychotherapy a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychiatry nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 50% have no call, 76% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$166k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $150k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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