Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Remote

Who We Are

MOOD is an ambitious, mission-driven mental health startup reinventing the care experience to help patients live their best lives. Our goal is to democratize access to high-quality mental health care by making treatment effective, accessible, and personal.

We provide collaborative support, ongoing consultation, and value a workplace culture that is flexible, human-centered, and clinically excellent. We're growing fast and looking for exceptional clinicians excited to join a passionate team that's reshaping mental health care.

About the Role

We're hiring a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our team in Salinas, CA. This is a W2, in-person role providing psychiatric care to patients aged 11 and up. The role includes a hybrid model: providing in-person care from our Salinas office, with the option to see some patients via telehealth.

As a MOOD provider, you'll treat a range of conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder. This position is ideal for a clinician seeking meaningful, flexible, and supported psychiatric practice in a dynamic environment.

What You'll Do

- Provide in-person and telehealth psychiatric care to adolescents (11+) and adults - Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, develop and implement individualized treatment plans - Prescribe and manage medications, with careful attention to safety, efficacy, and patient education - Maintain timely and complete clinical documentation in accordance with state and practice standards - Participate in case consultations and peer collaboration - Build strong therapeutic rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds

What We Offer

- Competitive pay for providers who work in office: $100-$110 per hour-long encounter (W2, pay-per-encounter) - Malpractice and tail coverage - Flexible scheduling within clinic hours (you set your availability) - A supportive, collaborative environment with a focus on clinical quality - Streamlined EHR and tech platform to minimize admin burden - Leadership and growth opportunities as our practice expands

Qualifications

- Active California PMHNP license and California furnishing number - Active or pending California DEA license - 2+ years of experience treating adolescents (ages 11–17) and adults - Experience diagnosing and treating: ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder - Comfort with hybrid care delivery: in-person and virtual - Proficiency with EHR and telehealth platforms - Spanish fluency is a plus, but not required

Schedule & Setting

- Job Type: Part-time, Full-time - Setting: In-person (Salinas, CA) + Telehealth - Schedule: Monday to Friday availability preferred; some weekend availability a plus

Join Us

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking practice, delivering high-quality, compassionate care in a supportive and innovative environment. If you're passionate about improving mental health care and want to help shape the future of psychiatric services, we'd love to hear from you.

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