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Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists
Long Beach, California · Hybrid

Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$140k-$160k

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Job Description

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists (PNS) is actively seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our growing organization. We are an outpatient private mental health group practice composed of Psychiatrists, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants who are motivated to help our patients make positive changes in their lives.

At PNS, the Psychiatrists, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and Patient Care Coordinators are our priority, and providing comprehensive, collaborative, and compassionate care is the foundation of our culture. You will have the opportunity to work a mix of office outpatient and telepsychiatry services.

The Nurse Practitioner will diagnose, conduct assessments, and prescribe medications for patients having psychiatric-mental health conditions.

The role also includes developing an appropriate, integrated healthcare treatment plan and providing effective management of patient care with proper evaluation and follow-up care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, and provide ongoing medication management and therapy for new and existing patients.
  • Conduct initial in-person and telemedicine psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and monitoring visits.
  • Renewing and refilling medication to the best of their ability to avoid lapses in treatment.

Educates the patient in understanding the disease process with guidance regarding preventative practices necessary to manage acute and chronic conditions

Provide education, assistance, and support to family members and others involved with the patient to enhance awareness of mental and emotional illness and to increase their ability to contribute to the rehabilitation process.

Skills and Qualifications

Must hold a current and valid license to practice in the State of California and hold an NPI.

Must have full prescription authority and maintain current D.E.A. licensure.

Prefer but not required at least two (2) years' experience in a Behavioral Health setting or demonstrated equivalent experience.

Bilingual Spanish is highly preferred but not required.

Compensation and Benefits

  • PNS offers a competitive compensation package including; Medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.
  • Salary based on skill, experience, certification, and tenure of your profession.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid California license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner and possess current NPI and D.E.A. licensure. At least two years of experience in a behavioral health setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychiatric evaluationPatient assessmentTreatment planningMental health counselingPatient educationCrisis interventionClinical documentationCollaborative care

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 78/100, 10 active listings.

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 66% have no call, 70% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Psychiatry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$140k–$160kPsychiatry median $158k (middle half $137k–$180k)30 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$136k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in California157 active2,203 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 38% remote · 66% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Psychiatry pay trend+2.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialistssilver tier, 78/100Top Employers work-life index10 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists

Mental Health Care
Irvine, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
401(k) Matching
Dental Insurance