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Indio, California

Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Psychiatry - Coachella Valley Behavioral Health

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

starts at $75/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Indio, CA – Seeking Inpatient Psychiatry Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Become a Valued Member of Your Inpatient Psychiatry Team

As a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, you play a critical role in our mission to improve lives in Inpatient Psychiatry and are a valued member of the full care team. At Vituity we know the impact you can have.

Join the Vituity Team. At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.” Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 890 practices across the country, serving 14.5 million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

  • Seeking Inpatient Psychiatry Mental Health Nurse Practitioners.
  • New grads welcome to apply.
  • Current national certification and DEA are required.
  • Current CA state license is a plus.

The Practice

  • Coachella Valley Behavioral Health – Indio, California
  • 80 acute adult inpatient psych beds.
  • Patient mix includes adult, adolescent, and gero.
  • Approximately 58 patients per day.
  • Joint commission, CMS, and LPS certified.
  • The Community

Indio, California, is a wonderful place to live and work thanks to its unique desert charm, vibrant community, and proximity to iconic landmarks.

Located in the Coachella Valley, it offers a mix of tranquility and excitement, with easy access to the famous Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park, and the San Bernardino Mountains.

Indio is renowned for hosting the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and the Stagecoach Festival, drawing thousands every year.

The city's weather is typically sunny and warm, with hot summers and mild winters, making it ideal for outdoor activities like hiking, golfing, and exploring the nearby deserts.

Its affordable housing options, strong local economy, and proximity to larger cities like Los Angeles and San Diego further enhance the appeal of Indio as a great place to live and work.

Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

  • Superior health plan options
  • Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D coverage, and more

Top Tier 401(k) retirement savings plans that offers a $1.20 match for every dollar up to 6% plus discretionary profit-sharing contributions (eligible January following 18 months of service)

Variety of Pre-Tax Savings Accounts including HSA, FSA, Dependent Care and Commuter Benefits

Time Off when you need it: Start with 4 weeks PTO annually and increase to 6 weeks with tenure, plus generous sick leave

  • Flexible scheduling for work/life balance
  • Annual cash bonus

Professional Expense Reimbursement for medical staff dues, states licenses, DEA license, and national recertification fees

  • Up to $1,500 annual allowance for medical education courses and professional memberships
  • Student Loan Refinancing Discounts
  • EAP and travel assistance included
  • Free education opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • Several wellness programs that focus on provider wellbeing and health
  • Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees

Salary range for this role starts at $75 per hour depending on experience. Please speak with a recruiter for more information.

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

*Benefits for part-time and per diem vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more information.

Applicants only. No agencies please.

Key Responsibilities

The Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will provide psychiatric care to adult, adolescent, and geriatric patients within an 80-bed acute inpatient unit. They will work as a key member of an interdisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes and maintain high standards of care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current national certification and DEA registration. A California state license is considered a plus, and new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Psychiatric nursingPatient careClinical assessmentTreatment planningMedication managementCrisis interventionInterdisciplinary collaborationDocumentationLPS certification compliance

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 52% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 12.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$156k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $141k 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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Work-life snapshot

1.9/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Indio

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$498k
Typical market rent
$2,349/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Vituity

Hospitals and Health Care
Emeryville, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Superior health plan options
Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D coverage
Top Tier 401(k) retirement savings plans with $1.20 match for every dollar up to 6% plus discretionary profit-sharing
Pre-Tax Savings Accounts (HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits)
4 weeks PTO annually, increasing to 6 weeks with tenure
Generous sick leave
Flexible scheduling
Annual cash bonus