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Contract Positions in California (19)

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California - Contract Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Talkspace

$110/hr
California (Remote)ContractRemote

Posted on Feb 17, 2026

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Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Headway

$144-$222/hr
Concord, CaliforniaContractRemote

Posted on Feb 9, 2026

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CA187a - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Fcs Co

$96k/yr
Balboa, Orange CountyContractIn-Person

Posted 3 days ago

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Psych NP _CA_Remote_Contract

WellPsyche

$154k-$260k/yr
Los Angeles, CAContractRemote

Posted 1 week ago

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Seasoned Recruitment

$182k/yr
Bakersfield, Kern CountyContractRemote

Posted 1 week ago

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Seasoned Recruitment

$233k/yr
Stockton, San Joaquin CountyContractRemote

Posted 1 week ago

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Psych NP Washington

WellPsyche

$154k-$260k/yr
United StatesContractRemote

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (LPNP)

Headway

$144-$222/hr
San Diego, CAContractIn-Person

Posted 3 weeks ago

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PMHNP- 1099 Remote

Ria Health

$85-$95/hr
Los Angeles, CaliforniaContractRemote

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

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Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

GDIT

$111k-$150k/yr
Coronado, CaliforniaContractIn-Person

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

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Top Employers

  • Headway5
  • Seasoned Recruitment3
  • Fcs Co2
  • WellPsyche2
  • MCM & Associates LLC1
  • Ria Health1
  • GDIT1
  • Talkspace1

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  • •Build relationships for contract-to-perm conversion opportunities

Why Contract?

Premium Rates

Contract PMHNPs earn 20-50% more per hour than permanent staff, with rates of $70-130+/hr.

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Contract roles let you evaluate an employer, location, and patient population before converting to permanent.

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As a contract worker, deduct home office, travel, equipment, and continuing education from your taxes.

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Contract & temp-to-perm psychiatric NP positions

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Salary & Compensation

Contract PMHNPs in California earn $243k annually.

Premium Rates

Contract PMHNPs earn 20-50% more per hour than permanent staff, with rates of $70-130+/hr.

Try Before You Commit

Contract roles let you evaluate an employer, location, and patient population before converting to permanent.

Tax Advantages

As a contract worker, deduct home office, travel, equipment, and continuing education from your taxes.

Growth & Outlook

Contract PMHNP demand in California continues to grow with 19 active positions.

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State Insights

California at a Glance

Practice Authority
Restricted Practice (Physician Supervision Required)

California requires physician supervision for PMHNPs. Recent legislation (AB 890) is phasing in expanded practice authority through 2026.

Avg Cost of Living
156
Above national avg (100 = US avg)
MH Shortage Areas
0/10
top cities with HPSA designation
Avg Contract Salary
$243K
across 19 active positions

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