Psychiatric Mental Health Positions in California (30)
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Los Angeles, CA
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Santa Monica, CA
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Ventura, CA
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Lompoc, CA
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Westminster, CA
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Walnut Creek, CA
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
San Jose, CA
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Hybrid Schedule
Oceanside, CA
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
La Jolla, CA
Top Employers
- LifeStance Health14
- Ascend Healthcare4
- Headlight3
- Salma Health2
- Thriveworks2
- Welbe Health1
- Moodhealth1
- Rogers Behavioral Health1
Psychiatric Mental Health Tips
- •Verify state APRN licensure and prescriptive authority requirements
- •Keep national certification and CE credits current
- •Compare total compensation — base, incentives, CME, and benefits
- •Ask about caseload, support staffing, and documentation time
- •Confirm collaborative or supervisory agreement requirements in this state
Why Psychiatric Mental Health?
Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP) roles are among the fastest-growing advanced practice positions nationwide.
Openings span health systems, private groups, and community settings across the state.
State licensure plus national certification keeps your options open across employers and settings.
State Insights
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 high cost of living relative to the national average (index 162) directly shapes NP compensation expectations. Top metros in California are not currently federally designated health professional shortage areas, but regional demand for NPs and reimbursement structure shape compensation. The 30 active postings reflect strong demand for NPs in the state.
California requires physician supervision for PMHNPs. Recent legislation (AB 890) is phasing in expanded practice authority through 2026.