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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

SERO MENTAL HEALTH·Carlsbad, California

Contract·Remote Ok·2-5 yrs·Posted 18 days ago
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About the role

The PMHNP will conduct psychiatric assessments, establish diagnoses, and manage medications for outpatient clients. They will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.

  • ADR Wellness located in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a remote Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
  • This position will be remote in California. (Preferred to be located near the San Diego/Carlsbad area).

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our outpatient mental health team. The ideal candidate will provide compassionate, high-quality mental health care and medication management to outpatient clients.

This is a contract/1099.

Compensation will be based on a Negotiable Split

The ideal candidate will be available as needed.

Key

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conduct initial and ongoing psychiatric and physical status based on the presenting symptoms and complaints, establish patient diagnoses, and manage medications for clients in an outpatient setting
  • Documents clients’ medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, and outcomes for assigned clients
  • Prescribes medications according to approved formulary.
  • Educates clients and family members about mental health and medical conditions, preventive health measures, medications, and treatment plans
  • Administers and reviews tests in a timely manner on site that might impact the provision of treatment services. These may include TB, HIV, Hepatitis, drug and alcohol testing.
  • Performs services according to clinical and timeliness guidelines.
  • Meets quality expectations of accuracy, completeness, and is responsive to feedback
  • Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members including psychiatrists, psychologists, dietitians and therapists to develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans

Qualifications

  • Licensed as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) by the California Board of Nursing (required)
  • Active licensure, registration, or certification must be maintained in good standing
  • Current DEA certification
  • Experience working in higher level of care/hospital setting (required)
  • Ability to demonstrate understanding of a variety of models and theories of addiction, mental illness, and related issues (preferred)
  • Successfully complete comprehensive background check.
  • Superior analytical and problem solving abilities
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • EIN required as an Independent Contractor

Client Relations Skills Requested

  • Conveys a professional, courteous, caring, and cooperative attitude.
  • Understands and maintains appropriate confidentiality at all times when interacting with clients, families, visitors, referral sources and all other contacts.
  • Exhibits excellent client relation skills as evidenced by supportive and constructive communication with all contacts including personnel, clients, visitors, families and referral sources.
  • Utilizes an open, non-judgmental, non-discriminatory, professional and therapeutic approach to treatment with all clients.
  • Complies with facility, departmental, and safety policies.

Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed PMHNP in California with a current DEA certification and experience in a hospital or higher level of care setting. An EIN is required as the position is a 1099 independent contractor role.

  • professional certificate
  • postgraduate degree
  • Problem Solving
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Patient Education
  • Treatment Planning
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Client Relations
  • Medication Management
  • Psychiatric Assessment
  • Patient Diagnosis
  • Mental Health Care
  • Addiction Theory

Posting details

Employment type
Contract
Work arrangement
Remote Ok
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Carlsbad, California
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

SERO MENTAL HEALTH

Sero Mental Health develops and operates high-quality mental health treatment centers nationwide. Our innovative vision is to build best-in-class centers committed to clinical excellence, outcomes-driven approaches, and integrated models across the care continuum. Our Centers:...

Salary listed on 26 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size501-1,000 employees
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Market context

California PMHNP roles stay highly competitive

California continues to show steady demand for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, especially in settings that rely on telehealth and flexible psychiatric coverage. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for an active, unencumbered PMHNP license, DEA registration, malpractice coverage, and comfort with telehealth workflows. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your licensure, DEA status, insurance, and telehealth experience before applying.

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