Part-Time Positions in California (6)
View All JobsNurse Practitioner, Psych PMHNP - Mead Valley Wellness MHRC
Arlington, California
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) - Part-Time
Los Angeles, California
Nurse Practitioner, Psych PMHNP - Los Angeles Older Adults ACT
Norwalk, California
Nurse Practitioner, Psych PMHNP - Mead Valley Wellness MHRC
California
California (103 Certified) - Contract Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
California (Remote)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Salinas, California
Top Employers
- Telecare2
- AllCare.ai1
- Main Template1
- Mood Health1
- Talkspace1
Part-Time Tips
- •Consider stacking 2-3 part-time roles for variety and income
- •Clarify whether benefits are offered (some PT roles include them)
- •Negotiate guaranteed minimum hours per week
- •Maintain your own malpractice insurance if not employer-provided
- •Use part-time work to build your private practice referral base
Why Part-Time?
Work 2-3 days per week, freeing time for private practice, family, or other commitments.
Part-time PMHNPs are paid hourly, and the rate runs higher per hour than the full-time equivalent.
Combine part-time positions across different settings to maximize income and clinical variety.
Why Choose Part-Time
Part-Time Careers in California
Flexible part-time psychiatric NP positions
Schedule Flexibility
Work 2-3 days per week, freeing time for private practice, family, or other commitments.
Higher Hourly Rates
Part-time PMHNPs are paid hourly, and the rate runs higher per hour than the full-time equivalent.
Stack Multiple Roles
Combine part-time positions across different settings to maximize income and clinical variety.
State Insights
California at a Glance
Part-time PMHNP roles in California run 16 to 32 scheduled hours weekly, with prorated benefits at larger health systems and none at smaller practices. The structure is popular for clinicians maintaining a private practice on the side or stepping down from a full caseload. Openings are thin enough here that most clinicians pair one with telehealth coverage. 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 6 active postings reflect a smaller pool of openings for PMHNPs in the state.
California requires physician supervision for PMHNPs. Recent legislation (AB 890) is phasing in expanded practice authority through 2026.