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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Hybrid
$145K–$204K
Chula Vista, California · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Sep 30, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 12 months post licensure in a psychiatric clinical setting.
- Education
- Master's degree in Nursing, with a specialty in Psychiatric Nursing.
About the job
Provides psychiatric assessment and treatment in a hybrid clinical role, including therapy, medication management, and care coordination for patients in Southern California.
What you'll do
- Diagnose and treat mental health and emotional disorders; provide individual and group therapy.
- Prescribe and monitor medications, maintain patient records, and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Coordinate care with healthcare professionals and educate patients and families about mental health.
What they ask for
- At least 12 months of post-licensure experience in a psychiatric clinical setting.
- Master's degree in Nursing with a specialty in Psychiatric Nursing.
- Board certification via ANCC or AANP; valid state PMHNP licensure and an active DEA in the state of prescribing.
- Demonstrated proficiency using electronic health record systems.
Nice to have
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
- Familiarity with NextGen.
Pay
USD 145,000–203,800 per year (base salary); monthly bonus based on billed hours (amount not stated)
Tools
Blueprint AI, NextGen, Electronic Health Record (EHR)
AI focus
Uses Blueprint AI to capture session notes, helping clinicians reduce documentation and focus on client interaction.
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