103 PMHNP (Part-time)
Headlight·San Diego, California
Headlight·San Diego, California
Diagnose and treat mental health disorders through therapy and medication management. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans and maintain detailed patient records.
Join a team that’s transforming mental healthcare.
Founded by psychiatrists, Headlight is more than a company: it’s a movement.
A movement that exists on the front lines of the mental health crisis, transforming the way people access care and the way clinicians deliver it.
In order to help people in their time of need and ensure that every person who comes to us has options, we are transparent about our capabilities, treatments, and coverage, we champion innovation, and we leverage our rich data to continuously implement better ways of delivering care.
Our mission is simple but powerful: Improving lives, one session at a time.
Our highly skilled and principled clinical team enjoys autonomy and institutional support so they can put their focus where it should be: on improving patient outcomes.
Our clinicians want to do more than help individual clients, so they work to affect the system as a whole, elevating standards of care so that their efforts reverberate far beyond what they could do in private practice.
As the most trusted behavioral health partner in the Western U.S., we’ve established deep relationships that give us unparalleled access, interoperability, and first-priority referrals.
This exclusivity, combined with our best-in-class coordinated care and feedback loops, results in superior outcomes and cost savings.
Our services are convenient, accessible, and expert, combining personalized client engagement with advanced technology to enhance, not replace, human connection.
Indeed, we hold that human-to-human relationships are indispensable, so from the match to the session to the time between sessions, we provide whole person care so nobody falls through the cracks and there is a brighter path forward for all.
This role is a part time role for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) with their 103 status that do not need Supervision from a Collaborative Physician. \n
Our Pillars Make things easier. Forge genuine connections. Elevate the standard.
The typical wait time to see a W2 Clinician is 4 weeks, Headlight significantly reduces this to an average of 8.9 days to see a W2 Clinician, with 80% of clients being seen within two weeks.
Retention and
Therapeutic
Relationships: Industry data indicates approximately 70% of clients return for a second therapy session. Headlight boasts a 92% return rate, reflecting Headlights ability to match clients to the right clinician.
Continuity of care: Of Clients who attend at least four sessions, only 36% continue with the same clinician in the broader industry. Headlight surpasses this with a 94% continuity rate.
Client
Engagement and
Attendance: Industry average for clients attending their first scheduled appointment is 65%. Headlight improves upon this with an 81% attendance rate, indicating effective initial engagement strategies.
Roles and Responsibilities Diagnose and treat mental health and emotional disorders Offer individual and group therapy to patients Prescribe and monitor medications when necessary Maintain detailed records of patient visits and progress Assist in the development of individualized treatment plans Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure patient continuity of care Educate patients and families about mental health and emotional disorders Participate in community outreach and education Able to work 1 day per week in office Participate in our Spravato Program
Minimum requirement of 12 months of experience post licensure in a psychiatric clinical setting Master's degree in Nursing, with a specialty in Psychiatric Nursing Board Certification via ANCC or AANP Valid state licensure as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (based on clinic location) Active DEA in the state your prescribing (based on clinic location) Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are a plus, but not required Knowledge of mental health and emotional disorders Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Electronic Health Record (EHR) Proficiency: Must have demonstrated experience in utilizing electronic health record systems efficiently to manage patient data, document clinical information, and access patient histories. Familiarity with NextGen is highly desirable. Computer Skills: Strong computer literacy with proficiency in a range of software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations. Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and troubleshoot common issues.
Sick pay Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential counseling services, resources, and support to help you navigate personal or professional challenges. 401(k) plan with company contribution Convenient work from home or hybrid options Flexible schedule between 12 to 22 hours of availability each week Credentialing Support, Training and Development Opportunities, Growth Opportunities
Requires a Master's degree in Nursing with a psychiatric specialty, board certification (ANCC or AANP), and a valid state license and DEA. Minimum of 12 months post-licensure experience in a psychiatric clinical setting is required.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.
