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Psychiatric Mental Health NP working in Los Angeles, CA
3positions
$215kavg salary
Moderatedemand

Psychiatric Mental Health NP positions in Los Angeles. Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner positions.

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Psychiatric Mental Health Positions in Los Angeles (3)

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

LifeStance Health

Los Angeles, CA

$200k-$250k/yrPart-TimeHybrid

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Team Lead

Welbe Health

Los Angeles, CA

$169k-$232k/yrIn-Person

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Remote

Moodhealth

Los Angeles, CA

$100-$110/hrPart-TimeRemote

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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?

Growing Demand

Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP) roles are among the fastest-growing advanced practice positions nationwide.

Practice Variety

Openings span health systems, private groups, and community settings.

Career Mobility

State licensure plus national certification keeps your options open across employers and settings.

Local Insights

Los Angeles at a Glance

Los Angeles

Population
3,898,747
Cost of Living
162
Median Income
$93k
Shortage
✓ No
Metro: Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim

Market

DemandModerate (45/100)
COL-Adjusted Salary
$133k($215k nom.)
restricted

Healthcare

Cedars-SinaiUCLA HealthKaiser PermanenteProvidenceDignity Health

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Psychiatric Mental Health NP Market in Los Angeles, CA

Behavioral-health NP roles in Los Angeles span outpatient clinics, telehealth platforms, and integrated care settings, typically paying $120K–$170K. Demand for prescribing behavioral-health clinicians remains strong nationwide. Demand for nurse practitioners in Los Angeles, CA reflects the area's status as a major metropolitan area within California, where NPs operate under restricted practice authority requiring physician supervision. Los Angeles is not currently a federally designated health professional shortage area, but regional demand for NPs and the local high cost of living relative to the national average (index 162) shape NP compensation in the market. Major healthcare employers in the Los Angeles area include Cedars-Sinai, UCLA Health, and Kaiser Permanente, alongside 3 active NP positions listed on this page.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, HRSA HPSA data, AANP State Practice Environment.

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Psychiatric Mental Health NP Jobs in Los Angeles — FAQ

How many psychiatric mental health NP jobs are available in Los Angeles, CA?

There are currently 3 psychiatric mental health NP positions available in Los Angeles, CA. New positions are posted regularly as demand for nurse practitioners continues to grow.

What is the average NP salary in Los Angeles?

The average psychiatric mental health NP salary in Los Angeles is approximately $215K per year. Adjusted for the local cost of living (index: 162), this equates to about $133K in purchasing power. The typical range for psychiatric mental health positions is $120K-170K.

Does California allow NPs full practice authority?

California has restricted practice authority for nurse practitioners. NPs must practice under physician supervision for prescribing and some clinical decisions.

Is Los Angeles a good place for NP careers?

Los Angeles has growing demand for nurse practitioners. With a population of 3,898,747 and part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area, Los Angeles offers access to major health systems including Cedars-Sinai, UCLA Health, Kaiser Permanente.

What qualifications do I need for psychiatric mental health NP jobs in Los Angeles?

To work as an NP in Los Angeles, CA, you need: (1) A Master's or Doctoral degree in nursing with NP specialization, (2) National board certification (ANCC or AANP), (3) An active RN and APRN license in California, and (4) DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances. Psychiatric Mental Health positions may have additional requirements specific to the employer and setting.