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Los Banos, California

Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health - Rural Health Clinic

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$109K–$152K

The week · per this posting

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: MHLB-Memorial Hospital Los Banos Position Overview: Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care of patients in collaboration with a physician.

Functions within the full scope of licensure; accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in assigned area.

Develops, implements, manages an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors.

Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications.

Adheres to entity polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional advanced nursing practice.

Follows ambulatory care and inpatient standardized procedures, protocols, policy and procedures regulated by the State of California Nurse Practice Act. Job Description: EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Master's: Nursing CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: NP-Nurse Practitioner (National certification and certification in California) Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner board-certified. PMHNP from ANCC BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 5 years of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to advanced nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.

Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations.

Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people. Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record.

Job Shift: Varied Schedule: Full Time Days of the Week: Variable Weekend Requirements: Rotating Weekends Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Exempt Weekly Hours: 32 Employee Status: Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $136,115.20 to $190,544.64 / annual salary. 32 Hour Pay Range is $108,892.16 to $152,435.71 / annual salary. The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled.

Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program.

Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package. Working at Sutter Health Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization.

As a result, you are empowered to apply your passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities

Assesses, diagnoses, and implements medical care for behavioral health patients in collaboration with physicians. Develops holistic interdisciplinary care plans incorporating psychological, sociocultural, and lifestyle factors.

Requirements

Requires a Master's in Nursing and board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) from the ANCC. Candidates should have 5 years of recent relevant experience and a valid California NP license.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentDiagnosisCare PlanningPsychiatric CarePatient EducationInterdisciplinary CollaborationVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 60% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.0% 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 ~$131k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $118k 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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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 2.8
Better work-life than 10% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,031 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Los Banos

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$426k≈ 3.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,292/mo≈ 25% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
55 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.3
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 · Merced, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.