Full-Time Positions in California (68)
View All JobsPsychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
San Francisco, CA
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Psychiatric-Mental Health (NP/PA) (Monthly Travel)
Fresno, CA
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Santa Cruz, CA
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Monterey, CA
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Los Angeles, CA
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Hybrid ***SIGN ON BONUS***
Palm Desert, California
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - AZ Virtual (FT)
Sacramento, California
Bilingual Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider, Team Lead
California, United States
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Long Beach, CA
Top Employers
- LifeStance Health41
- Seasoned Recruitment4
- Moodhealth3
- Salma Health2
- County of Shasta1
- Headlight1
- Ascend Healthcare1
- Community Health Centers of America1
Full-Time Tips
- •Negotiate beyond salary: CME budget, PTO, and signing bonus matter
- •Evaluate benefits packages including retirement match and insurance
- •Ask about caseload expectations and documentation time
- •Clarify on-call requirements and compensation
- •Ensure the employer supports your professional growth
Why Full-Time?
Full-time positions include health insurance, 401(k) match, PTO, CME allowance, and malpractice coverage.
W-2 employment offers predictable income, regular schedules, and long-term career growth at a single organization.
Most employers fund continuing education, conference attendance, and specialty certifications.
Why Choose Full-Time
Full-Time Careers in California
Permanent full-time psychiatric NP positions
Benefits Package
Full-time positions include health insurance, 401(k) match, PTO, CME allowance, and malpractice coverage.
Career Stability
W-2 employment offers predictable income, regular schedules, and long-term career growth at a single organization.
Professional Development
Most employers fund continuing education, conference attendance, and specialty certifications.
State Insights
California at a Glance
Full-time PMHNP positions in California typically bundle employer-sponsored health insurance, 401(k) match, CME allowance, malpractice coverage, and 3 to 4 weeks of PTO into the base. The employers hiring on that basis here include LifeStance Health and Seasoned Recruitment. Total-comp comparisons against contract or per-diem rates should net out the benefits self-funded clinicians have to cover themselves. California grants restricted practice authority requiring physician supervision, and the state's high cost of living relative to the national average (index 160) directly shapes PMHNP compensation expectations. Top metros in California are not currently federally designated mental health shortage areas, but regional psychiatric demand and reimbursement structure shape compensation. The 68 active postings reflect strong demand for PMHNPs in the state.
California requires physician supervision for PMHNPs. Recent legislation (AB 890) is phasing in expanded practice authority through 2026.