Part-Time Positions in California (12)
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Los Altos, California
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - California (Part-time)
Textile Finance, California
Part Time Remote Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Fee For Service
California
Top Employers
- Moodhealth3
- Thriveworks3
- Mood Health1
- Salma Health1
- Talkspace1
- Two Chairs1
- Amae Health1
- VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION1
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 often earn $60-100+/hr — higher per-hour than full-time equivalents.
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 often earn $60-100+/hr — higher per-hour than full-time equivalents.
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 generally pay $60–$100 per hour and run 16–32 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. 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 12 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.