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California (103 Certified) - Contract Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerContract

Listed compensation

$110

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

At Talkspace, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging-centered workplace where everyone can thrive while making a difference in mental health. Want to help over two million people receive quality mental healthcare? Come join our mission to get mental healthcare into the hands of everyone!

We’re looking for a Part-Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who is licensed in California and has an active 103 certification (must have “NP Group Setting W/O Standard Procedures” on their CA license).

This role is perfect for those seeking the opportunity to work remotely with a diverse patient base while enjoying the flexibility and rewards of private practice—without the hassle of administrative work.

Let Talkspace handle the insurance billing, marketing, and administrative costs, so that you can create your own schedule and focus fully on providing impactful care!

This Is a Contract Position

What You'll Do

Treat patients in your state(s) of licensure

Conduct initial Psychiatric Diagnosis Interview Examinations (PDE) for new patient referrals and Evaluation & Management (E/M) sessions for established patients

Use the Talkspace platform to conduct video call sessions with patients, submit clinical documentation, and manage patient treatment plans

Coordinate with the Talkspace psychiatry team as needed

Perks

Easy-to-Use: You can seamlessly conduct video call sessions with patients, manage cases, create treatment plans, and submit your clinical documentation for each patient

No Overhead: Say goodbye to insurance barriers, marketing budgets, administrative costs, and other expenses associated with private practice

Flexible: Practice from the comfort and safety of your own home, on your own time. Select your own schedule that works with your other personal or professional obligations

Secure: We protect all patient-provider communications using best-in-class, bank-level security and encryption technology

HIPAA-Compliant: We adhere to HIPAA BAA regulations and ethical codes regarding patient confidentiality

Compensation

  • $110 per initial session with a new patient referral (Psychiatric Diagnosis Interview Examination - 45-60 min)
  • $30-$85 per follow-up session with an established patient, depending on the length of the session (Evaluation and Management - 10-49 min)
  • Additional compensation for psychotherapy add-on codes 90833 & 90836 (when applicable)

About You

  • You must have an active Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license in California state
  • Active 103 certification on California license (must have “NP Group Setting W/O Standard Procedures” on CA license)
  • Active DEA and individual NPI number
  • Submission of a fully completed, signed CAQH application

Reliable Internet Connection

Independent liability insurance; minimum coverage amount required is $1 million occurrence/$3 million aggregate

Why Talkspace?

Talkspace is a clinical quality led Telehealth company, focused on making quality behavioral health accessible and affordable to millions in need.

Its signature psychotherapy and psychiatry product connects individual users with a network of thousands of licensed mental health providers through an easy-to-use and HIPAA-compliant web and mobile platform.

With Talkspace, users can send their dedicated providers unlimited text, video, picture and audio messages from anywhere, at any time. Talkspace also provides psychiatry services and prescription fulfillment, adolescent therapy and couples counseling.

Our focus to help people feel better starts at Talkspace, where we connect and collaborate as a team to make the world a better place. Fun company-wide events, happy hours, wellness perks, PTO, access to Talkspace products, and competitive benefits are just some of the ways we make Talkspace a great place to work. Do you want to save the world? Come join us!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Talkspace welcomes and celebrates talent from all backgrounds, perspectives, and walks of life to foster an innovative and diverse workforce. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every qualification, if you believe you could make a great addition to this team. Come as you are and learn about the exciting opportunities on our team.

Individuals seeking employment at Talkspace are considered without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Key Responsibilities

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will conduct initial psychiatric diagnosis interviews and follow-up evaluation and management sessions via video call. They are responsible for submitting clinical documentation, managing patient treatment plans, and coordinating with the psychiatry team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license in California with an active 103 certification. Additionally, they must possess an active DEA number, an individual NPI number, and maintain independent liability insurance.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient treatment planningVideo conferencingHIPAA compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates California (103 Certified) - Contract Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Department of Defense 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 15,289 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Department of Defense holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 37 active listings.

Of the 43 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 37% are remote, 51% have no call, 81% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Psychiatry NP by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in nurse practitioner rolesranked against 15,289 Nurse Practitioner roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$30k–$110kPsychiatry NP median $192k (middle half $137k–$192k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 37% remote · 51% no call · 81% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Psychiatry NP hiring demand#14 of 19 specialtiespostings stay open a median 34 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 884 postings, 1,094 closed
New Psychiatry NP listings831 in the last 30 days967 the 30 days before (−14%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychiatry NP pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Department of Defensesilver tier, 72/100Top Employers work-life index37 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (15,289 Nurse Practitioner roles listings), Top Employers work-life index, WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Department of Defense

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Benefits & Perks

No overhead costs
Flexible schedule
Remote work