Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

<h2><strong>Who We Are</strong></h2> <p>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.<br><br>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.</p> <h2><strong>About the Role</strong></h2> <p>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.<br><br>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.</p> <h2><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></h2> <p>- Provide in-person and telehealth psychiatric care to adolescents (11+) and adults<br>- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, develop and implement individualized treatment plans<br>- Prescribe and manage medications, with careful attention to safety, efficacy, and patient education<br>- Maintain timely and complete clinical documentation in accordance with state and practice standards<br>- Participate in case consultations and peer collaboration<br>- Build strong therapeutic rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds</p> <h2><strong>What We Offer</strong></h2> <p>- Competitive pay for providers who work in office: $100-$110 per hour-long encounter (W2, pay-per-encounter)<br>- Malpractice and tail coverage<br>- Flexible scheduling within clinic hours (you set your availability)<br>- A supportive, collaborative environment with a focus on clinical quality<br>- Streamlined EHR and tech platform to minimize admin burden<br>- Leadership and growth opportunities as our practice expands</p> <h2><strong>Qualifications</strong></h2> <p>- Active California PMHNP license and California furnishing number<br>- Active or pending California DEA license<br>- 2+ years of experience treating adolescents (ages 11–17) and adults<br>- Experience diagnosing and treating: ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder<br>- Comfort with hybrid care delivery: in-person and virtu