Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Job Post Title
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Job Post Summary

Seeking a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) to provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and follow-up care in a collaborative outpatient psychiatry practice in Santa Clara, California. This part-time, hybrid W-2 opportunity starts at as few as 8 hours per week, with the potential to grow into a full-time position.

Job Post Description

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) to join a growing outpatient psychiatry practice in Santa Clara, California. The practice provides evidence-based psychiatric care to children, adolescents, and adults.

This position combines telehealth services with mandatory in-person clinical days at the Santa Clara office. The ideal candidate will have strong psychiatric assessment and medication management skills and be comfortable collaborating with a psychiatrist and other healthcare professionals.

The position offers flexible part-time scheduling, competitive hourly compensation, and the opportunity to increase clinical hours as the practice grows.

Location

Santa Clara, California



Employment Type

Part-Time / W-2 Employee, with the opportunity to transition to full-time.

Compensation

$100 per hour, negotiable based on experience.

Specialty

Psychiatry / Behavioral Health / Mental Health

Work Setting

Outpatient Psychiatry + Telehealth + In-Person Clinical Care

Patient Population

Children, adolescents, and adults requiring psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing mental health treatment.

Responsibilities
Psychiatric Evaluation and Treatment

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and follow-up appointments.

Assess, diagnose, and manage conditions including ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and related psychiatric conditions.

Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the psychiatrist.

Prescribe, manage, and monitor psychiatric medications in accordance with applicable California laws and clinical guidelines.

Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as clinically appropriate.

Educate patients and families about diagnoses, medications, and treatment options.

Clinical Care and Collaboration

Provide psychiatric services through telehealth and mandatory in-person clinical days at the Santa Clara office.

Collaborate with the psychiatrist and other healthcare professionals on patient care and treatment planning.

Coordinate care with therapists, primary care providers, and specialists as needed.

Participate in case consultations and clinical discussions.

Provide patient-centered, evidence-based psychiatric care.

Documentation and Compliance

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using DrChrono EHR.

Track patient progress and document treatment plans.

Maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations, professional standards, and clinic policies.

Follow applicable California prescribing and controlled-substance requirements.

Requirements

Active and unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) license.

Active California Nurse Practitioner certification with psychiatric mental health specialization.

Current ANCC board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).

Active DEA registration or ability to obtain one.

Eligibility to prescribe psychiatric medications in California in accordance with applicable state requirements.

Strong psychiatric assessment, diagnostic, and medication management skills.

Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently within the applicable scope of practice and collaborate with the clinical team.

Willingness and ability to provide in-person patient care at the Santa Clara office on scheduled clinical days.

Comfort providing both telehealth and in-person psychiatric services.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous outpatient psychiatry or behavioral health experience.

Experience treating children, adolescents, and adults.

Experience managing ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and related conditions.

Familiarity with controlled-substance prescribing and medication monitoring.

Experience using DrChrono or similar electronic health record systems.

Experience collaborating with psychiatrists and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Compensation and Benefits

$100 per hour, negotiable based on experience.

W-2 employment.

Part-time schedule starting at as few as 8 hours per week.

Potential to increase hours and transition to full-time employment.

Employee benefits available upon transitioning to full-time employment.

Administrative support for patient scheduling, insurance coordination, and practice operations.

Clinical collaboration and consultation with an experienced psychiatrist.

Opportunities for professional development and clinical growth.

Schedule

Part-time, starting at as few as 8 hours per week.

Flexible scheduling based on practice needs and mutual agreement.

Hybrid arrangement combining telehealth and mandatory in-person clinical days.

In-person patient care at the Santa Clara office is required; fully remote work is not available.

Opportunity to increase weekly hours as patient demand and practice needs grow.

Company Description

An outpatient psychiatric practice based in Santa Clara, California, providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, medication management, and collaborative mental health care for children, adolescents, and adults.

The practice is committed to making high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care accessible while providing clinicians with administrative support, clinical collaboration, and opportunities for professional growth.