Outpatient Positions in California (18)
View All Jobs →Outpatient Psychiatrist (Adult or Child & Adolescent)
Los Angeles, CA
Outpatient Psychiatrist (Adult or Child & Adolescent)
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Outpatient Psychiatrist with TMS
Costa Mesa, CA
Outpatient Psychiatrist (Adult or Child & Adolescent)
La Jolla, CA
Outpatient Psychiatrist (Adult or Child & Adolescent)
Claremont, CA
Outpatient Psychiatrist (Adult or Child & Adolescent)
Burlingame, CA
Outpatient Psychiatrist (Adult or Child & Adolescent)
Walnut Creek, CA
Outpatient Psychiatrist (Adult or Child & Adolescent)
Sacramento, CA
Outpatient Psychiatrist (Adult or Child & Adolescent)
San Jose, CA
Outpatient Psychiatrist (Adult or Child & Adolescent)
Culver City, CA
Top Employers
- LifeStance Health14
- Mindpath Health1
Outpatient Tips
- •Start with structured clinic work before private practice
- •Build expertise in evidence-based psychotherapy integration
- •Negotiate productivity bonuses for high patient volume
- •Consider part-time private practice alongside W-2 work
- •Get comfortable with therapy modalities (CBT, DBT, MI)
Why Outpatient?
Most outpatient positions offer M-F schedules with no nights, weekends, or on-call requirements.
Build meaningful therapeutic relationships through ongoing medication management and therapy.
Outpatient experience is the foundation for starting your own practice earning $200K+ with full autonomy.
Why Choose Outpatient
Outpatient Careers in California
Clinic & private practice positions
Work-Life Balance
Most outpatient positions offer M-F schedules with no nights, weekends, or on-call requirements.
Long-Term Relationships
Build meaningful therapeutic relationships through ongoing medication management and therapy.
Private Practice Path
Outpatient experience is the foundation for starting your own practice earning $200K+ with full autonomy.
State Insights
California at a Glance
Outpatient PMHNP roles in California span community mental health centers, group practices, and integrated primary-care settings. Caseloads typically run 12–18 patients per day with documentation time built in. California grants restricted practice authority requiring physician supervision, and the state's cost of living near the national average (index 100) 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 18 active postings reflect moderate demand for PMHNPs in the state.
California requires physician supervision for PMHNPs. Recent legislation (AB 890) is phasing in expanded practice authority through 2026.
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