Psychiatric Mental Health Positions in California (16)
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San Diego, CA
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Hybrid Schedule
Del Mar, CA
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Long Beach, CA
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Lompoc, CA
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Goleta, CA
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Modesto, CA
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Marina Del Rey, CA
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Hybrid
Santa Barbara, CA
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Salinas, CA
California (103 Certified) - Contract Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
California (Remote)
Top Employers
- LifeStance Health10
- Rogers Behavioral Health2
- Amae Health1
- Headlight1
- Moodhealth1
- Talkspace1
Psychiatric Mental Health Tips
- •Clarify caseload mix — medication management versus integrated therapy time
- •Ask about crisis coverage, after-hours call, and escalation support
- •Verify controlled-substance prescribing workflows and collaboration requirements in this state
- •For telehealth panels, confirm which state licenses the employer expects you to hold
- •Compare supervision and consultation structures — they vary widely by employer
Why Psychiatric Mental Health?
Virtual-care platforms recruit this specialty heavily, opening multi-state caseloads from home.
Provider shortages keep openings high across outpatient, hospital, and telehealth settings statewide.
Longitudinal medication management builds deep, ongoing patient relationships.
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Psychiatric Mental Health Careers in California
Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner positions
Telehealth Reach
Virtual-care platforms recruit this specialty heavily, opening multi-state caseloads from home.
Sustained Demand
Provider shortages keep openings high across outpatient, hospital, and telehealth settings statewide.
Therapeutic Continuity
Longitudinal medication management builds deep, ongoing patient relationships.
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California at a Glance
Behavioral-health NP roles across California span outpatient clinics, telehealth platforms, and integrated care settings, typically paying $120K–$170K, with demand elevated by nationwide prescriber shortages. California grants restricted practice authority requiring physician supervision, and the state's cost of living near the national average (index 100) directly shapes NP compensation expectations. The 16 active postings reflect moderate demand for nurse practitioners across California, alongside the state's reimbursement structure and employer mix.
Sources: AANP State Practice Environment (practice authority), HRSA behavioral-health HPSA designations, U.S. Census Bureau population data. Job counts and salary averages are computed from live listings on this board, last recounted Sep 8, 2026.
California requires physician supervision for NPs. Recent legislation (AB 890) is phasing in expanded practice authority through 2026.