Remote Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - California
Listed compensation
$180K - $215K
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · remote
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Talkiatry is a clinician-led, virtual psychiatry practice built to combine the stability of a hospital practice with the clinical autonomy of private practice.
- This role is designed for experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) who want:
- Predictable, W-2 compensation and benefits
- Control over their schedule, session structure, and patient population
- Minimal administrative burden in a fully remote, outpatient model
What your day-to-day practice looks like
- 100% remote, outpatient psychiatric care
- Lower to moderate acuity populations (ex. anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, PTSD)
- Standard session lengths (60-minute intakes, 30-minute follow-ups)
- No inpatient, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), partial hospitalization, or crisis coverage
- Integrated care model with in-house referral network to psychiatrists and therapists
- Full operational support including scheduling, billing, intake coordination, and licensing
Clinical autonomy & flexibility
- Control over schedule and weekly availability
- Session structure within established clinical standards
- Patient population, balanced to individual criteria and preferences
- Clinical decision-making without pressure to shorten visits or increase volume
Benefits & stability
- Employer-paid malpractice coverage (occurrence-based, 100% covered)
- Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance (up to 100% of premiums)
- 401(k) with employer match and immediate eligibility
- Paid time off (PTO), paid sick time, and 11 paid holidays
- CME reimbursement and dedicated CME days
- Licensing support with upfront coverage of costs
- Technology package provided
What we’re looking for
Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
Active, unrestricted license with autonomous practice authority
Minimum of 3 years post-graduate clinical experience as a PMHNP
Experience delivering outpatient psychiatric care, including: Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning and medication management
Psychoeducation and supportive therapy
Comfort practicing in a fully remote, telepsychiatry-based model
Proficiency using electronic medical records to document care accurately and efficiently
Strong clinical judgment, clear communication, and collaborative, team-based approach
Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous clinical development
Compensation & Employment Model
- Full-time and part-time W-2 employment
- Total annual on-target earnings of $180k–$215k+, consisting of base salary and monthly productivity. Incentive guaranteed during initial onboarding ramp-up period.
Our history
Talkiatry was founded in 2020 by Dr. Georgia Gaveras, a triple board-certified psychiatrist, and Robert Krayn, a patient who experienced firsthand the challenges of accessing mental health care. Together, they set out to build an outpatient psychiatry model that supports both clinicians and patients while expanding access to care.
Our culture
Our clinical community includes 800+ psychiatrists and PMHNPs and 300+ therapists, practicing across 32 languages in a collaborative, team-based care model.
Learn more
Email clinicalcareers@talkiatry.com to connect with a recruiter or visit our LinkedIn Life@Talkiatry page to hear directly from clinicians who practice with us: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talkiatry/life/talkiatry/
E-Verify
Talkiatry participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U. S. only after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 is completed. For more information on E-Verify, please visit the following: EVerify Participation & IER Right to Work (English & Spanish).
Equal Opportunity Employer
Talkiatry is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunity in employment and do not discriminate based on an applicant’s background, including but not limited to race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or caregiver status, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable Accommodation
Talkiatry is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us at clinicalcareers@talkiatry.com
Key Responsibilities
Provide 100% remote outpatient psychiatric care focusing on low to moderate acuity populations. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive evaluations, managing medications, and collaborating within an integrated care model.
Requirements
Requires a Board-certified PMHNP-BC with an active, unrestricted California license and autonomous practice authority. A minimum of 3 years of post-graduate clinical experience in outpatient psychiatric care is required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Remote Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - California at Talkiatry a 8.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 1,962 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Talkiatry holds gold-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 95/100, 39 active listings.
Of the 48 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 38% have no call, 71% require no weekends — this position is remote.
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