Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs in California
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner jobs in California represent one of the most active markets in the country, with strong demand from community mental health centers, large integrated health systems, and county behavioral health departments serving populations from entry-level new graduates through senior clinical leads. The heaviest hiring concentrates in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where established employers including Kaiser Permanente, UCSF Health, and Dignity Health maintain ongoing psychiatric NP needs. The most in-demand specialties are child and adolescent psychiatry, addiction medicine, and adult outpatient mental health. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Spravato & Psychiatric Medication Management
Manhattan Beach, CA
The California Neuropsychiatric Institute is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing Manhattan Beach clinic.
This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician interested in outpatient psychiatry, treatment-resistant depression, Spravato (esketamine), and modern interventional psychiatric treatments.
Position Responsibilities
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations and follow-up visits
- Provide psychiatric medication management
- Evaluate patients with depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and other psychiatric conditions
- Evaluate and manage patients receiving Spravato (esketamine) treatment
- Complete pre-treatment and follow-up assessments for Spravato patients
- Monitor clinical response, tolerability, and treatment progress
- Collaborate with the supervising psychiatrist and clinical team
- Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation
- Coordinate care with therapists, primary care providers, and other treating clinicians when appropriate
- Follow applicable prescribing, controlled-substance, and Spravato REMS requirements
What We Are Looking For
- Active California NP or PA license
- PMHNP certification preferred for nurse practitioner applicants
- Psychiatric experience strongly preferred
- Comfortable conducting psychiatric evaluations and medication-management visits within scope of practice
- Interest in treatment-resistant depression and interventional psychiatry
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Reliable, professional, and comfortable working in a collaborative outpatient environment
Practice Focus
Our practice provides:
- Psychiatric medication management
- Spravato (esketamine)
- Treatment-resistant depression care
- ADHD evaluation and treatment
- Anxiety and mood disorder treatment
- PTSD treatment
- Interventional psychiatry services
Schedule
Part-time
We are particularly interested in clinicians who can provide a combination of medication-management visits and Spravato-related clinical care at our Manhattan Beach office.
Location
Manhattan Beach, California
This position includes in-person clinical work at the Manhattan Beach office.
Compensation
Competitive hourly compensation based on experience and qualifications.
Why Join Us?
This role is well suited for a psychiatric clinician who wants to practice beyond traditional medication-management-only psychiatry and develop experience in the growing field of interventional psychiatry and treatment-resistant depression.
You will work closely with an experienced psychiatrist and a clinical team focused on expanding access to evidence-based psychiatric treatments in the South Bay.
How to Apply
Please email your CV/resume and availability to:
dr.hassamal@neuropsychinstitute.org
Pay: $70.00 - $90.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- LifeStance Health12
- CHE Behavioral Health Services6
- Mindful Health Solutions5
- Mood Health4
- Sutter Health3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Non-Profit & Social Services
- Education
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs across California.
- Active California Registered Nursing license and NP furnishing number issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing
- Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice with a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner specialization
- Board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner through ANCC or AANP
- DEA registration and California controlled substance furnishing certificate for prescribing psychiatric medications
- Minimum one to three years of clinical experience in a psychiatric or behavioral health setting
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic, Cerner, or a comparable platform
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a psychiatric nurse practitioner in California?
You must first hold an active California Registered Nursing license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing, then complete a graduate-level psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner program at the master's or doctoral level. After graduating, you pass the ANCC or AANP psychiatric-mental health NP board certification exam. You then apply to the California Board of Registered Nursing for an NP license, a furnishing number, and a California controlled substance furnishing certificate before you can prescribe.
How much do psychiatric nurse practitioners make in California?
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in California earn a median of about $168,520 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $120,340 for the lowest 10% to over $240,830 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire psychiatric nurse practitioners in California?
Employers hiring psychiatric nurse practitioners in California right now include LifeStance Health, CHE Behavioral Health Services, and Mindful Health Solutions, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's large integrated systems and county behavioral health departments tend to post the most consistent openings given their broad outpatient, inpatient, and community mental health service lines.
Which California cities have the most psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs?
Los Angeles, California, and Sacramento have the most psychiatric nurse practitioner openings in California. Los Angeles and San Francisco anchor the list because of their dense concentration of academic medical centers, county mental health systems, and large integrated networks, while San Diego's strong VA presence and growing community health infrastructure support steady demand there as well.
Are there remote psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs in California?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely analytical fields because psychiatric NP work often requires in-person assessment and controlled-substance prescribing under California law. About 56% of psychiatric nurse practitioner openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and most of those involve telehealth therapy management or medication management follow-up visits rather than initial evaluations.
How can I get hired as a psychiatric nurse practitioner in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to new-graduate NP residency or fellowship programs, several of which are run by Kaiser Permanente and UCSF Health specifically for psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners. County behavioral health departments across Los Angeles and Sacramento also hire new graduates into supervised outpatient roles. Coming from a registered nurse background in a psychiatric unit or emergency department is the lateral move that most commonly opens the door, and holding your California furnishing number and DEA registration before applying gives you a clear competitive edge.
Where can I find and apply to psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs in California?
You can find and apply to psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across health systems, community mental health centers, and telehealth providers. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialty focus and apply directly from the listings below.
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