Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Listed compensation
$170K - $190K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
About the Role
We’re seeking a full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our growing remote team. This is a full-time, fully remote (within California) position—but that doesn’t mean “set your own schedule.” Our Nurse Practitioners work within a consistent and structured weekly schedule, ensuring continuity of care and team collaboration.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic clinical environment, collaborates well across disciplines, and brings strong personal integrity and time management to their independent work. If you’re looking for a team that values quality care, clear systems, and strong clinical collaboration—you’ll fit right in.
- What You’ll Do
- Conduct telehealth evaluations, assessments, and medication management sessions
Up to 50% of appointments will be reserved for completion of thorough assessments of individuals who have recently been discharged from emergency room settings and determining best next steps for ongoing care. This requires a high level of comfort with working in a higher level of care setting than a normal 1:1 setting (psychiatric hospital care, IOP/PHP, residential treatment facilities, etc.)
- Collaborate with therapists and 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 and accurate documentation in the EMR
- Provide psychoeducation to patients and families
- Stay current with psychiatric care practices, telehealth trends, and CME requirements
- What You’ll Need
- Active California NP license and PMHNP certification in good standing
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited institution
- 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
Who You Are
- Grounded in integrity and personal responsibility—you show up fully and consistently
- Able to work independently while staying connected to a collaborative care team
- Skilled at managing your time, caseload, and clinical notes without constant oversight
- A clear communicator with strong documentation and follow-through
- Experienced with higher levels of care (psychiatric hospital care, community based services, prison setting, IOP, SUD facilities, partial hospitalization programs...)
- Committed to delivering equitable and effective care to diverse communities
Why Join Us?
- Structured full-time schedule and predictable workdays
- Close collaboration with therapists, psychiatrists, and admin support
- Systems designed to support your clinical focus—not overburden you
- A mission-driven culture with high standards, mutual respect, and clinical excellence
Pay Range is $170,000 - $190,000 annually. We have a very structure pay system that is dependent on years of direct psychiatric mental health experience. We pay a 10% differential for those who are bilingual, Spanish speaking in the clinical setting.
Recruiters: We are not accepting applications from third party recruiters or recruitment agencies. We only accept direct applications from individual candidates.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct telehealth evaluations and medication management sessions, with a focus on assessments for patients discharged from emergency settings. Collaborate with therapists and psychiatrists to provide integrated care and maintain accurate EMR documentation.
Requirements
Requires an active California NP license, PMHNP certification, and a Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing. Candidates must have experience with higher levels of psychiatric care and strong clinical judgment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Wellity Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 15,309 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Wellity Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 84/100, 9 active listings.
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 52% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in nurse practitioner roles | ranked against 15,309 Nurse Practitioner roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $170k–$190k | Psychiatry NP median $160k (middle half $137k–$180k)31 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 | 154 active | 2,102 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 36% remote · 52% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 11% 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 | 899 in the last 30 days | 984 the 30 days before (−9%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry NP pay trend | +1.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Wellity Health | silver tier, 84/100 | Top Employers work-life index9 active listings |
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