Full-Time Positions in California (150)
View All Jobs →Outpatient Psychiatrist (Adult or Child & Adolescent)
Emeryville, CA
Outpatient Psychiatrist (Adult or Child & Adolescent)
San Francisco, CA
Outpatient Psychiatrist (Adult or Child & Adolescent)
Sacramento, CA
Outpatient Psychiatrist (Adult or Child & Adolescent)
San Jose, CA
Outpatient Psychiatrist (Adult or Child & Adolescent)
Walnut Creek, CA
Outpatient Psychiatrist (Adult or Child & Adolescent)
Burlingame, CA
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Orange, CA
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Outpatient Psychiatrist (Adult or Child & Adolescent)
Agoura Hills, CA
Outpatient Psychiatrist (Adult or Child & Adolescent)
Ventura, CA
Top Employers
- LifeStance Health99
- One Medical20
- Headway6
- CHE Behavioral6
- Mindpath Health3
- Headlight2
- Executive Mental Health1
- Behavioral Health Services1
Full-Time Tips
- •Negotiate beyond salary — CME budget, PTO, and signing bonus matter
- •Evaluate benefits packages including retirement match and insurance
- •Ask about caseload expectations and documentation time
- •Clarify on-call requirements and compensation
- •Ensure the employer supports your professional growth
Why Full-Time?
Full-time positions include health insurance, 401K match, PTO, CME allowance, and malpractice coverage.
W-2 employment offers predictable income, regular schedules, and long-term career growth at a single organization.
Most employers fund continuing education, conference attendance, and specialty certifications.
Why Choose Full-Time
Full-Time Careers in California
Permanent full-time psychiatric NP positions
Benefits Package
Full-time positions include health insurance, 401K match, PTO, CME allowance, and malpractice coverage.
Career Stability
W-2 employment offers predictable income, regular schedules, and long-term career growth at a single organization.
Professional Development
Most employers fund continuing education, conference attendance, and specialty certifications.
State Insights
California at a Glance
Full-time PMHNP positions in California typically bundle employer-sponsored health insurance, 401(k) match, CME allowance, malpractice coverage, and 3–4 weeks of PTO into a $130K–$190K base. Total-comp comparisons against contract or per-diem rates should net out the benefits self-funded employers don't have to cover. California grants restricted practice authority requiring physician supervision, and the state's high cost of living relative to the national average (index 153) 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 150 active postings reflect consistently high demand for PMHNPs in the state.
California requires physician supervision for PMHNPs. Recent legislation (AB 890) is phasing in expanded practice authority through 2026.