Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Listed compensation
$87/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Clarvida is looking for a Full Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our Anaheim Adult Program, under the direction of a medical doctor performs comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, assessments, diagnosis, medication management, evaluation and on-going treatment of clients with mental disorders..
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Conducts initial client assessment to include obtaining psychiatric and medical history, performing psychiatric assessment and overall health assessment for any presenting problem
- Orders necessary laboratory studies, monitors and follows-up on abnormal results
- Provides prescriptions for psychiatric medications under the advice and direction of a medical doctor
- Assesses and evaluates responses to medications and monitors for potential side effects or adverse reactions
- Consults with other members of the treatment team on clients’ treatment plans
- Documents using Anasazi Electronic Health Record, a complete assessment and plan including all medication changes on each client and all other mandatory documents as designated by Program Director
- Obtains medication consents when appropriate
- Participate in staff in-service and case presentation meetings
- Consults with medical doctor regularly on treatment plans for clients
- Perform duties as designated by ACT model treatment modality
- Perform Home visits and off sites visit as required by the needs of the families and participants
- Provide support and perform other duties as assigned or necessary
- May provide direct supervision to any LPT or LVN’s on staff
- Works under minimal supervision by Program Director and Staff Psychiatrist
Recovery Requirements
- Provide the best customer care possible, including reliability in working a flexible working schedule
- Identify and build upon the strengths of consumers, coworkers, and the communities we serve
- Support consumers’ steps towards Recovery and Wellness
- Create an organizational culture that respects and celebrates the diversity of our consumers
Value learning as an ongoing process that enables us to better service our consumers and establishes our leadership in the industry
Research and utilize our industry’s best practices and analyze our own services to ensure the best possible outcomes
Education/Licensing Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited college or university with a master’s in nursing
- Current Nurse Practitioner license from the Board of Registered Nursing in the practicing state
Compensation & Benefits
Full-time Employees
- Paid vacation days (increase with tenure)
- Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
- Up to 10 paid holidays*
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- DailyPay – access your earnings without waiting for payday*
- Training, development, and continuing education opportunities
All Employees
- 401(k)
- Free licensure supervision
- Pet insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
- Mileage reimbursement
- Company cellphone
- (*Benefits may vary by state or county)
- Work Location: Anaheim California
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Salary: $87/hr
How to Apply
If you are an experienced clinical leader passionate about delivering high-quality mental health services and supporting recovery and wellness, click “Apply Now” to join Clarvida as a Clinical Manager.
About Clarvida
Clarvida’s success is built on the strength of our people and a shared commitment to improving lives and communities. We empower employees to bring their full potential to their work while delivering outcome-driven, person-centered services.
Learn more: clarvida.com
See other opportunities: clarvida.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Key Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and medication management for clients with mental disorders under medical direction. Conduct initial assessments, monitor medication responses, and collaborate with a treatment team using the ACT model.
Requirements
Must be a graduate of an accredited college or university with a master's in nursing. Requires a current Nurse Practitioner license from the Board of Registered Nursing in the practicing state.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Clarvida - California a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 2,035 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 60% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in psychiatry (np) | ranked against 2,035 Psychiatry (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $181k | Psychiatry NP median $172k (middle half $154k–$221k)50 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$163k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry NP listings in California | 150 active | 2,079 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 34% remote · 60% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry NP hiring demand | #14 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 34 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 884 postings, 1,094 closed |
| New Psychiatry NP listings | 831 in the last 30 days | 992 the 30 days before (−16%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry NP pay trend | +3.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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