Outpatient PMHNP Jobs in California

Last Updated: March 2026 | Clinic & private practice positions in California

Discover 113 outpatient psychiatric nurse practitioner positions in California

113
Outpatient Positions
$237k
Avg. Salary
8
Hiring Organizations

Why Choose Outpatient PMHNP Work in California?

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.

All Outpatient Positions in California (113)

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Chula Vista, CA

$200k-$250k/yr
Direct Apply

LifeStance Health

Chula Vista, California
Part-TimeIn-Person

At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day...

Posted 1 week ago

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - Hybrid Schedule

$376K/yr
Direct Apply

Lifestance

Oceanside, CA
Part-TimeHybrid

At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day...

Posted on Feb 9, 2026

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - Hybrid Schedule

$360K/yr
Direct Apply

Lifestance

Temecula, CA
Part-TimeHybrid

At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day...

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

Outpatient Psychiatrist

$375k - $440k/yr
Direct Apply

Lifestance

Culver City, CA
Part-TimeHybrid

At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day...

Posted 3 days ago

PMHNP Nurse Practitioner

$120k-$148k/yr

LifeStance Health

Jurupa Valley, California
Part-TimeIn-Person

At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day...

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric)

$200k-$255k/yr

LifeStance Health

Ripon, California
Part-TimeHybrid

At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day...

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric)

$200k-$255k/yr

LifeStance Health

San Carlos, California
Part-TimeHybrid

At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day...

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric)

$200k-$255k/yr

LifeStance Health

Portola Valley, California
Part-TimeHybrid

At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day...

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric)

$200k-$255k/yr

LifeStance Health

Saratoga, California
Part-TimeHybrid

At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day...

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Outpatient - El Cajon, CA

$200k-$250k/yr

LifeStance Health

El Cajon, California
Part-TimeIn-Person

At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day...

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

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Top Employers in California

  • Lifestance34 jobs
  • LifeStance Health11 jobs
  • Mindpath Health10 jobs
  • GO Staffing10 jobs
  • Talkiatry5 jobs
  • beBeeMentalHealth3 jobs
  • Fcs Co3 jobs
  • MINDPATH HEALTH3 jobs

Salary Insights

$237k
Avg. outpatient salary in California

Based on outpatient PMHNP positions with salary data in California.

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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)

Frequently Asked Questions About Outpatient PMHNP Jobs

There are currently 113 outpatient PMHNP positions available. These include private practices, community mental health centers, group practices, and integrated care clinics across the country.