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AMEN Clinics, Inc., a Medical
Walnut Creek, California

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Must have at least 5 years of experience as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Join the Leader in Brain and Mental Health

At Amen Clinics Inc./Mindworks Innovations Inc. our vision is bold: to be known as the best brain and mental health company in the world. Every member of our team plays a vital role in making that vision a reality—delivering exceptional care, advancing innovation, and changing lives every day.

At Amen Clinics, Inc/Mindworks Innovations Inc. we’re proud to be an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company. That means every employee is also an owner—sharing in the success and growth of the organization. As part of our team, you won’t just be contributing to our mission—you’ll be building long-term value for yourself and your future. Ownership isn’t just a benefit here; it’s a mindset we bring to everything we do.

Amen Clinics is a pioneer in mental wellness, dedicated to providing outstanding care and guidance for individuals seeking mental health solutions. Our approach combines innovative technology with compassionate care to deliver life-changing results.

Amen Clinics has been providing mental wellness strategies to patients of all ages since 1989. We believe that a better brain leads to a better life and that achieving our mission will help to prevent and alleviate suffering, not only for individuals but also for generations of individuals.

Job Description and Purpose

The PMHNP will provide outstanding psychiatric care using Amen Clinics’ 21 Service Standards as guiding principles. You will implement integrative treatment plans and support clients with exceptional empathy and professionalism. This role emphasizes client-centric care, free from the time constraints of insurance-based practices, allowing you to build meaningful therapeutic relationships.

Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality, client-centered care in line with Amen Clinics’ principles of treating every person with dignity, respect, and kindness.
  • Implementing detailed treatment plans focusing on brain health, lifestyle factors, and psychiatric history.
  • Support evidence-based treatment plans that address the whole person—not just symptoms.
  • Uphold professionalism and clinical excellence, ensuring clear communication and a calming, compassionate presence.
  • Educate and empower clients with knowledge about brain health and mental wellness.
  • Offer extended, unrushed appointments to build rapport and deepen understanding.
  • Foster strong, lasting relationships with clients, demonstrating transparency, integrity, and ethical practices.
  • Work seamlessly with psychiatrists, therapists, functional medicine providers, and other specialists to ensure integrated care.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and HIPAA-compliant documentation of all client care.
  • Commit to ongoing education and professional development to stay current with psychiatric care innovations.

Amen Clinics-Inspired Service Standards

  • Treat every client with the highest level of compassion and professionalism.
  • Deliver quality psychiatric care that exceeds expectations.
  • Partner with clients, families, and other providers to optimize mental wellness.
  • Apply evidence-based approaches to brain health and psychiatric care.
  • Tailor each client’s care plan to address unique needs and circumstances.
  • Approach every interaction with understanding and a commitment to support healing.
  • Prioritize the client’s experience, comfort, and wellness throughout their care journey.
  • Address the mind, body, and brain to ensure optimal mental health outcomes.
  • Foster transparent and clear dialogue to build trust and client empowerment.
  • Create a welcoming and calming atmosphere in every session.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Current, unrestricted PMHNP license in the state of practice.
  • Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing with a psychiatric-mental health focus.
  • Certification as a PMHNP through ANCC (or applicable certifying body).
  • Active DEA license (or ability to obtain one).
  • Experience or familiarity with integrative psychiatry, brain-based treatments, or holistic care models preferred.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to provide care in line with Amen Clinics’ 21 Service Standards.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

  • Frequent sitting for extended periods of time.
  • Frequent typing and viewing of computer screen.
  • Frequent use of hand and fingers with machines, such as computers, copiers, fax machines, scanners, and telephones.
  • Frequent hearing, listening, and speaking by telephone and in person.
  • Frequently standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, and stooping or bending.

Work Environment

The work environment described here is representative of those encountered by an employee while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

  • Work indoors in a temperature-controlled environment.
  • The noise level is usually moderate.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, client-centered psychiatric care using integrative treatment plans focused on brain health and lifestyle factors. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of specialists to deliver compassionate, evidence-based mental wellness strategies.

Requirements

Requires a current unrestricted PMHNP license, a Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing, and ANCC certification. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience as a PMHNP and a valid DEA license.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Integrative Treatment PlanningPatient EducationClinical DocumentationInterpersonal CommunicationBrain Health ManagementHIPAA CompliancePatient Rapport BuildingCollaborative Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at AMEN CLINICS, INC., A MEDICAL a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 2,191 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 58% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Psychiatry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in psychiatry (np)ranked against 2,191 Psychiatry (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPsychiatry median $158k (middle half $138k–$180k)34 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in California155 active2,221 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 44% remote · 58% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Nurse Practitioner listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,102 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,191 Psychiatry (NP) listings), 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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Work-life snapshot

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About AMEN Clinics, Inc., a Medical

Mental Health Care
Costa Mesa, California
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Extended, unrushed appointments
No insurance-based time constraints

Living in Walnut Creek

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.16M
Typical market rent
$2,924/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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