Salma Health·San Diego, California
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will conduct psychiatric evaluations and develop tailored treatment plans for adult and older adult patients. They will manage specialty clinics, including TMS and Spravato, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide evidence-based mental health care.
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based mental health care to adults and older adults. This role supports our mission to provide innovative and compassionate treatment by combining psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and neuromodulation techniques such as TMS and SAINT. You’ll collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team and help manage specialty clinics, ensuring every patient receives tailored, effective care in alignment with our commitment to clinical excellence.
Hybrid - This role is hybrid and requires working in person in our La Jolla Clinic as needed.
Key
Responsibilities: Conduct psychiatric evaluations and provide evidence-based treatment to adult and older adult population with mental health disorders. Develop treatment plans tailored to each patient’s individual needs. Manage psychiatric disorders using psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and other non-pharmacologic approaches. Collaborate with the other team members to provide optimal care. Identify patients who are appropriate for interventional psychiatry (TMS/SAINT, Spravato) and initiate patient referrals. Conduct initial TMS mapping, remapping, SAINT mapping, and risk assessments. Manage the TMS and Spravato Clinics. Maintain accurate medical records in compliance with clinic policies and regulations
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Qualifications: Masters or Doctorate degree in Nursing Board certification as a PMHNP by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Knowledge in TMS and Spravato are a plus Active DEA registration Current BLS certification Active and unencumbered NP license and NP furnishing number in California (NP103 status is preferred, but not required) Ability and willingness to travel regularly between our La Jolla and Laguna Hills locations as needed Company Mission & Vision We are the brain health company of the future that integrates care delivery, technology innovation and research breakthroughs to better understand brain biology and diagnose, treat and ultimately cure brain disorders for all stages of life.
Salma Health is reimagining brain healthcare by building a comprehensive, end-to-end brain health system that integrates advanced diagnostics, rapid-acting interventions, and continuous care coordination under one roof. Our multidisciplinary teams of psychiatrists, neurologists, neuropsychiatrists, therapists, and technologists collaborate to deliver personalized, compassionate care. By leveraging real-world data and precision brain health research, we deliver measurable, evidence-based outcomes at scale. Headquartered in California, Salma Health is expanding access to innovative brain health services across the U.S., beginning with clinics in San Diego, Orange County, the Bay Area, and Los Angeles. Compensation & Benefits: The compensation for this position includes: Base Salary: $180,000 - $200,000
Medical, dental, vision, PTO, and additional benefits. We reserve the right to modify benefit offerings at any time, in accordance with applicable laws. Why Join Salma Practice at the cutting edge of psychiatry—integrating psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and interventional treatments. Be part of a collaborative, mission-driven culture that prioritizes patient outcomes and clinical excellence. Contribute to the growth and innovation of specialty psychiatric programs in La Jolla. Equal Opportunity & Accessibility Statement We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by California or federal law. In accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact us directly—we’re happy to help.
Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing and possess an active, unencumbered California NP license and DEA registration. Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner by the ANCC and current BLS certification are required.
Market context
California psychiatric nurse practitioner roles are typically in steady demand because behavioral health services continue to need advanced practice clinicians across outpatient, inpatient, and specialty settings. These positions are competitive when employers want licensure, a master’s degree, and experience with treatment protocols such as TMS; on this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you research time. Before applying, confirm your California licensure status and prepare examples of psychiatric assessment, medication management, and any TMS experience.
