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Enara Family Counseling
El Cajon, California

PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER PMHNP

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$70-$100/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our multidisciplinary mental health team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions to diverse patient populations.

Your expertise will help improve mental health outcomes, promote recovery, and support overall well-being across various care settings. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through innovative psychiatric care and collaboration with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, including patient history, mental status exams, and risk assessments.

Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications in accordance with clinical guidelines and patient needs.

Provide psychotherapy and counseling tailored to individual or group settings, utilizing evidence-based approaches.

Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive treatment plans.

Manage patient care across multiple settings such as outpatient clinics, inpatient units, assisted living facilities, or telehealth platforms.

Educate patients and families about mental health conditions, medication management, and coping strategies.

Document all clinical encounters accurately in electronic health records (EHR) systems while adhering to HIPAA regulations.

Qualifications

Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner with certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).

English language proficiency is required for all clinical documentation, patient communication, and team collaboration. Arabic /Dari/Farsi language skills are strongly preferred but not required

  • Proven experience in behavioral health, including managing patients with complex psychiatric conditions.
  • Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or eClinicalWorks for documentation and patient management.
  • Knowledge of psychopharmacology, medication administration protocols, and monitoring for adverse effects.

Experience working with diverse populations including children, geriatrics, individuals with developmental disabilities or memory care needs.

Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments involving vital signs, mental status exams, and physiological evaluations.

Strong communication skills for effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams and engaging patients effectively.

Additional preferred skills include experience with telehealth platforms; familiarity with CPT coding; knowledge of Workers' Compensation law; expertise in acute pain management; proficiency in medical documentation standards; experience in hospital medicine or ICU settings; familiarity with infection control practices; and understanding of ICD coding systems such as ICD-10.

Join us if you’re passionate about advancing mental health care through innovative practices and compassionate service! We value energetic professionals dedicated to making a positive impact on individuals’ lives while fostering a collaborative team environment that supports your growth and success.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychiatric AssessmentTreatment PlanningRisk AssessmentPatient EducationHIPAA ComplianceInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 50% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Psychiatry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$146k–$208kPsychiatry median $172k (middle half $151k–$221k)49 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$160k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in California154 active2,206 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% remote · 50% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Psychiatry pay trend+2.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing 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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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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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 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,175 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in El Cajon

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$786k
Typical market rent
$2,275/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.9
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 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.