Remote Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - CA License
Pay as listed: $165k-$180k · no weekends · remote · Florida · pays above the median of 67 Nurse Practitioner listings (81st percentile).
Listed compensation
$165k-$180k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Job at a Glance
Location: Full-time, fully remote. Open to candidates licensed in CA, residing in CA, NM, NV, FL, or TX.
Pay: $165,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience. This is a true salary, not pay per session.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am - 6pm Pacific Time with a one-hour lunch. An alternative Monday-Thursday schedule is available. Remote doesn't mean "set your own schedule": our NPs work a consistent, structured weekly schedule that ensures continuity of care and team collaboration.
Benefits: PTO, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, and a 401(k), available after a short waiting period
Support: Dedicated staff handle client billing and scheduling, so your time goes to clinical work.
Is this the right fit? What matters most
You're comfortable with our pay and scheduling model. We pay a stable salary no matter how many sessions you conduct. In exchange, busy days can be full, so we're looking for someone who isn't afraid of a high client load and values predictable pay, a regular schedule, benefits, and the flexibility of working from home.
You're reliable and dedicated to your clients. You show up fully and consistently, and our clients and their families can count on you.
What You'll Do
- Conduct telehealth evaluations, assessments, and medication management sessions to clients located in CA.
- Collaborate with therapists and our supervising psychiatrist to provide integrated care
- Monitor patient outcomes and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Participate in regular case consultations and team meetings
- Maintain up-to-date, accurate documentation in the EMR
- Provide psychoeducation to patients and families
- Stay current with psychiatric care practices, telehealth trends, and CME requirements
Requirements
Essential
- Comfort with a high client load on busy days, with a salaried, non-per-session pay structure
- Reliability and personal responsibility: you're consistent, follow through, and manage your time, caseload, and clinical notes without constant oversight
- Active NP license in CA, and PMHNP certification in good standing
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited institution
Also Required
- Strong clinical judgment and understanding of psychiatric medications
- Solid telehealth skills, including comfort with EMRs and virtual platforms
- Clear, compassionate communication with patients and team members
- Ability to work independently while staying connected to a collaborative care team
- Commitment to delivering equitable, effective care to diverse communities
- Benefits and Why You'll Love Working Here
- Stable salary: Predictable pay regardless of session volume
- Predictable schedule: Structured full-time hours, with an alternative Monday-Thursday option
- Comprehensive benefits: PTO, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, and a 401(k), available after a short waiting period
- Work from home: Fully remote
Support for your clinical focus: Staff handle billing and scheduling, and our systems are designed not to overburden you
Collaborative team: Close collaboration with therapists, psychiatrists, and admin support, in a mission-driven culture of mutual respect
Ready to Apply?
If you're dedicated to your clients and want the stability of a salaried, remote PMHNP role, apply today and help us make mental health care more accessible and compassionate for all.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct telehealth evaluations, assessments, and medication management sessions while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and provide psychoeducation to patients and their families.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Remote Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - CA License at Wellity Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 2,163 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Wellity Health ranks #2 of 14 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 3 active listings.
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 56% have no call, 76% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$173k midpoint, that is roughly $7k–$12k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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