Full-Time Positions in California (86)
View All Jobs →Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Littlerock, WA
Littlerock, California
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Hybrid Schedule - San Diego, CA
San Diego, California
PMHNP Nurse Practitioner - Wilmington, IL
Wilmington, California
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, California
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara, California
PMHNP Nurse Practitioner - Riverdale, IL
Riverdale, California
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Walnut Creek, CA
Walnut Creek, California
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Culver City, CA
Culver City, California
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric ) - Santa Monica, CA
Santa Monica, California
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Flexible Schedule - Lompoc, CA
Lompoc, California
Top Employers
- LifeStance Health61
- Headway3
- Talkiatry3
- CHE Behavioral3
- Anew Era2
- CHP Health1
- Integrated Psychiatric Consultants1
- Blossom Services1
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, 401K 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, 401K 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 3–4 weeks of PTO into a $130K–$190K base. Total-comp comparisons against contract or per-diem rates should net out the benefits self-funded employers don't have to cover. California grants restricted practice authority requiring physician supervision, and the state's high cost of living relative to the national average (index 153) 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 86 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.