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Mood Health
Salinas, California · Hybrid

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) (Remote)

Nurse PractitionerNo weekendsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$100-$110/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Who We Are

MOOD is an ambitious, mission-driven mental health startup reinventing the care experience to help patients live their best lives. Our goal is to democratize access to high-quality mental health care by making treatment effective, accessible, and personal.

We provide collaborative support, ongoing consultation, and value a workplace culture that is flexible, human-centered, and clinically excellent. We’re growing fast and looking for exceptional clinicians excited to join a passionate team that’s reshaping mental health care.

About the Role

We’re hiring a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our team in Salinas, CA. This is a W2, in-person role providing psychiatric care to patients aged 11 and up. The role includes a hybrid model: providing in-person care from our Salinas office, with the option to see some patients via telehealth.

As a MOOD provider, you’ll treat a range of conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder. This position is ideal for a clinician seeking meaningful, flexible, and supported psychiatric practice in a dynamic environment.

What You’ll Do

  • Provide in-person and telehealth psychiatric care to adolescents (11+) and adults
  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Prescribe and manage medications, with careful attention to safety, efficacy, and patient education
  • Maintain timely and complete clinical documentation in accordance with state and practice standards
  • Participate in case consultations and peer collaboration
  • Build strong therapeutic rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay for providers who work in office: $100-$110 per hour-long encounter (W2, pay-per-encounter)
  • Malpractice and tail coverage
  • Flexible scheduling within clinic hours (you set your availability)
  • A supportive, collaborative environment with a focus on clinical quality
  • Streamlined EHR and tech platform to minimize admin burden
  • Leadership and growth opportunities as our practice expands

Qualifications

  • Active California PMHNP license and California furnishing number
  • Active or pending California DEA license
  • 2+ years of experience treating adolescents (ages 11–17) and adults
  • Experience diagnosing and treating: ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder
  • Comfort with hybrid care delivery: in-person and virtual
  • Proficiency with EHR and telehealth platforms
  • Spanish fluency is a plus, but not required

Schedule & Setting

  • Job Type: Part-time, Full-time
  • Setting: In-person (Salinas, CA) + Telehealth
  • Schedule: Monday to Friday availability preferred; some weekend availability a plus

Join Us

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking practice, delivering high-quality, compassionate care in a supportive and innovative environment. If you're passionate about improving mental health care and want to help shape the future of psychiatric services, we’d love to hear from you.

At MOOD, we believe great care starts with a great team—and great teams are diverse. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome people of all races, backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences. No matter where you come from, what you believe, or how you identify, you are welcome here. We’re committed to fair hiring practices and fostering an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. We believe in the power of differences—and we’re glad you’re considering joining us.

Need accommodations during your application or interview process? Just reach out—we’ve got you.

Pay

$100—$110 USD

Key Responsibilities

Provide in-person and telehealth psychiatric care to adolescents and adults, including conducting evaluations and managing medications. Maintain timely clinical documentation and participate in peer collaboration to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Key Skills

Medication managementPsychiatric evaluationTreatment planningEHR proficiencyCase consultation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) (Remote) at Mood Health a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 2,180 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Mood Health holds gold-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 88/100, 26 active listings.

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 52% have no call, 70% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Psychiatry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.5 / 10 · above average in psychiatry (np)ranked against 2,180 Psychiatry (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$208k–$229kPsychiatry median $172k (middle half $154k–$221k)50 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$197k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in California157 active2,202 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 42% remote · 52% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Nurse Practitioner listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Psychiatry hiring demand#14 of 19 specialtiespostings stay open a median 34 days · 18% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 884 postings, 1,094 closed
New Psychiatry listings1,364 in the last 30 days1,085 the 30 days before (+26%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychiatry pay trend+5.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Mood Healthgold tier, 88/100Top Employers work-life index26 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,180 Psychiatry (NP) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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  • No weekends
  • Hybrid
  • Remote
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About Mood Health

Wellness and Fitness Services
San Francisco, CA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Malpractice and Tail Coverage
Flexible Scheduling
Streamlined EHR
Leadership Opportunities