Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Salinas, CA

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. We provide collaborative support, ongoing consultation, and value a workplace culture that is flexible, human-centered, and clinically excellent.

About the Role

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.

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.

What You’ll Do

You will:

• Provide in-person and telehealth psychiatric care to adolescents (11+) and adults
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
• Prescribe and manage medications, with careful attention to safety, efficacy, and patient education
• Maintain timely and complete clinical documentation in accordance with state and practice standards
• Participate in case consultations and peer collaboration
• Build strong therapeutic rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds

What We Offer

We offer:

• Competitive pay for providers who work in office: $100–$110 per hour-long encounter (W2, pay-per-encounter)
• Malpractice and tail coverage
• Flexible scheduling within clinic hours (you set your availability)
• A supportive, collaborative environment with a focus on clinical quality
• Streamlined EHR and tech platform to minimize admin burden
• Leadership and growth opportunities as our practice expands

Qualifications

Required:

• Active California PMHNP license and California furnishing number
• Active or pending California DEA license
• 2+ years of experience treating adolescents (ages 11–17) and adults
• Experience diagnosing and treating: ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder
• Comfort with hybrid care delivery: in-person and virtual
• Proficiency with EHR and telehealth platforms

Preferred:

• Spanish fluency