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Palm Desert, California · Hybrid

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Palm Desert Clinic)

Nurse PractitionerPart-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$96/hr

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Job Description

HYBRID Psychiatric Mental Health  Nurse Practitioner   Schedule: Part-time 24 hours per week; 2 days in-person; 1 virtual Location: 74000 Country Club Dr. Suite H1, Palm Desert, CA 92260 About Sensible Care     Sensible Care is the leading comprehensive behavioral telehealth company infusing humanity back into the mental health journey.

As a groundbreaking and quickly expanding company, we are looking for exceptionally talented and skilled team members who share our passion and commitment to superior quality care.     About the Role     Are you a passionate and dedicated P sychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner excited to make a difference in the lives of children, adolescents, and adults in Palm Desert, California?

If so, contact us to learn more today!     Sensible Care is now hiring a Part -Time ( hybrid ) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to treat patients in Palm Desert, California!     This opportunity is Part-Time; 24 hours per week with potential to increase in the future!     We are looking forward to meeting you!     We offer:     Compensation: $96/hour     40 hours paid sick leave     Liability insurance coverage     Licensing fees paid     401(k) account with matching     Collaborative team approach     Billing that is fully handled by our staff     Pre-qualified clients on your caseload     Company issued laptop      $1,500 CEU reimbursement     You Offer:     PMHNP ANCC board certification     An active CA PMHNP License     Valid DEA registration     Excellent written & verbal communication skills     Experience performing relevant duties in an outpatient setting preferred     Proficiency with computers and Electronic Medical Records (EMR' s)     Timeliness, detail oriented, and the ability to work well in a team setting     Primary Duties:     Conduct psychiatric evaluations in-person and via telemed     Treat patients  2  days per week in our Palm Desert, CA clinic; 1 virtual day      Treat mental health disorders with medication and psychotherapy     Coordinate patient care with ancillary providers     Work with support staff to authorize prescription refills and medication changes     Address urgent patient issues that arise outside of patient visit s     Supervise Spravato treatments and be prepared to assist in the management of adverse effects.

Maintain an active DEA registration, with the Palm Desert clinic appropriately associated with the provider’s DEA registration as required for the provision of Spravato treatment at the practice location.    Potential future opportunity to become certified in treatment of obesity within our metabolic psychiatry program   Let’s stay in touch!     Follow us on LinkedIn (Sensible Care) and Instagram (@sensiblecarementalhealth)     Sensible Care is committed to serving our clients and empowering our providers and the multitude of teams who support our providers.

We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, work + life balance, and a collaborative, empowering culture committed to providing the highest quality mental healthcare and being the employer of choice.

At Sensible Care, we embrace diversity, empowerment, invest in a culture of inclusion, positivity and encourage all to apply to join our supportive team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct psychiatric evaluations and provide treatment through both in-person and telemedicine sessions. Coordinate patient care with ancillary providers and manage medication refills and adjustments.

Requirements

Requires an active California PMHNP license, ANCC board certification, and valid DEA registration. Proficiency with EMR systems and experience in an outpatient setting are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Medication managementPatient care coordinationSpravato treatment supervisionTeamwork

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 48% have no call, 58% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$200k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $181k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Sensible Care

Mental Health Care
Laguna Hills, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

40 hours paid sick leave
Liability insurance coverage
Licensing fees paid
401(k) with matching
Company issued laptop
$1,500 CEU reimbursement
Billing handled by staff
Pre-qualified clients