$130K, $180K/Year | PMHNP-BC/PA-C | Outpatient | Santa Barbara, CA

PsychPlusSanta Barbara, California

$130k-$180k/yr Full-TimePosted today

Role Snapshot

Schedule: Full-Time
Salary basis: Annual salary, $130k-$180k/yr
Work mode: In person

About this role

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) – Outpatient Psychiatry Location: Santa Barbara, CA Job Type: Full-Time (W-2 or 1099) Schedules: Monday-Friday About PsychPlus At PsychPlus, our mission is to increase access to high-quality mental health care by integrating technology to improve patient outcomes. We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) or Physician Assistants (PA-Cs) to join our behaviora…

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$206k

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California listings advertise 24% more than the national median

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About PsychPlus

PsychPlus is hiring for this PMHNP position. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners play a critical role in addressing the growing demand for mental health services across the United States. This employer is actively seeking qualified candidates to join their team.

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