Inpatient Positions in California (9)
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Posted 3 weeks ago
Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health - Rural Health Clinic
Posted on Mar 12, 2026
Outpatient Only Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Position *Bilingual Spanish preferred at Mindpath Health Chula Vista, CA
Posted on Feb 15, 2026
Nurse Practitioner, Psych PMHNP - Windsor CSU
Posted on Feb 8, 2026
Nurse Practitioner Substance Use Disorders
Posted on Mar 3, 2026
Psychiatric-mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Posted on Feb 15, 2026
Top Employers
- Sutter Health2
- Mindpath Health1
- Telecare Corporation1
- Universal Medical Group1
- University of California , San Francisco1
Inpatient Tips
- •Get comfortable with crisis intervention and de-escalation
- •Build rapport with multidisciplinary teams
- •Stay current on psychopharmacology for acute conditions
- •Negotiate shift differentials for nights and weekends
- •Consider inpatient fellowships for specialized training
Why Inpatient?
Inpatient PMHNPs earn $140K-$200K+ due to the demanding nature of acute psychiatric care.
Hospital settings offer built-in support teams, protocols, and multidisciplinary care teams.
Many inpatient roles offer shift-based schedules (7-on/7-off, 3x12s) with no after-hours calls.
Why Choose Inpatient
Inpatient Careers in California
Hospital & acute care psychiatric positions
Higher Base Pay
Inpatient PMHNPs earn $140K-$200K+ due to the demanding nature of acute psychiatric care.
Structured Environment
Hospital settings offer built-in support teams, protocols, and multidisciplinary care teams.
Defined Schedules
Many inpatient roles offer shift-based schedules (7-on/7-off, 3x12s) with no after-hours calls.
State Insights
California at a Glance
California requires physician supervision for PMHNPs. Recent legislation (AB 890) is phasing in expanded practice authority through 2026.
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