Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner – Outpatient Psychiatry (Serve Underserved Populations)
San Diego, CA | Full Time
About the Opportunity
Join a leading community health organization in San Diego as a Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner in an outpatient Federally Qualified Health Center setting. This role offers the chance to provide compassionate psychiatric care to underserved populations, working with a diverse and dedicated healthcare team. If you're passionate about making a difference in mental health and want to be part of a mission-driven organization, this opportunity is for you.
Position Overview
As a Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner, you will conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, manage medications, and develop personalized treatment plans. You'll work closely with therapists and other healthcare professionals to deliver integrated care. Your role will involve educating patients and families about treatment options and participating in quality improvement activities to ensure the highest standards of care.
Position Highlights
✓ Full-time, outpatient setting
✓ Competitive salary: $145,000–$210,000 annually
✓ Collaborative team environment
✓ Opportunities for continuing education
✓ No weekend or on-call responsibilities
✓ Focus on serving underserved populations
✓ Contribution to quality improvement initiatives
Compensation & Benefits
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will hold an unrestricted Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification (PMHNP-BC) in California, have a Master's degree in nursing, and possess an active DEA license. Being bilingual in Spanish or Tagalog and having at least two years of experience in psychiatry will be advantageous. A strong communicator who thrives in a team-focused environment and is dedicated to improving patient outcomes will excel in this role.
Next Steps
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today to join a respected behavioral health center in making a meaningful impact in the community. Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. We look forward to hearing from you!
Compensation context
- Posted range on this job
- $145k–$210k
- Median psychiatric nurse practitioner midpoint, nationwide
- $152,000
- 28 openings with a range
Figures are posted ranges on current searches, recomputed hourly, not survey estimates. See psychiatric nurse practitioner salary by state →
Frequently asked questions
- Is this Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner position in San Diego, California still open?
- Yes. This page comes from a live search MedStaff Nationwide is running for a client, and it is taken down the day the position fills. The search was posted on October 15, 2026.
- What does this psychiatric nurse practitioner job pay?
- The employer attached a range of $145k–$210k to this search. A posted range is the starting point, not the offer; sign-on, loan repayment, relocation, and CME are negotiated on top. For context, the median posted midpoint across 28 current psychiatric nurse practitioner openings nationwide is $152,000.
- Is there a fee to apply through MedStaff Nationwide?
- No. The hiring organization pays our fee, never you. You work with one recruiter for the whole search, and nothing is sent to the employer without your permission.
- How long does it take to get licensed in California?
- APRN licensure and scope-of-practice rules vary by state, including California's requirements for prescriptive authority and collaborative agreements. Your MedStaff recruiter helps you navigate California board requirements and credentialing timelines before you start.
- What happens after I apply?
- The recruiter running this search calls you, usually within one business day, to confirm fit, answer the questions the posting leaves out, and set up the first interview if you want to move forward.
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Contact a RecruiterPosted 10/15/2026