Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Inspire Psychiatric, an outpatient private practice in Carlsbad, California, is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team beginning January 2027. You will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, and ongoing treatment to patients in a collaborative outpatient setting alongside experienced psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychologists, and therapists.

Clinical Setting

Inspire Psychiatric is an outpatient private practice serving individuals in Carlsbad and surrounding communities. The practice emphasizes evidence-based treatment, meaningful therapeutic relationships, and collaboration among providers. You will work in a hybrid environment combining in-person and telehealth appointments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments
• Establish diagnoses and develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide medication management and ongoing psychiatric treatment
• Build and maintain meaningful therapeutic relationships with patients
• Collaborate with psychologists, therapists, and other healthcare professionals
• Complete clinical documentation and manage patient records
• Participate in a supportive, team-oriented clinical environment

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a flexible schedule. Providers typically work approximately 32-35 hours per week, including around 28 hours of direct patient care and 5-8 hours of dedicated administrative time. Most providers see patients four days per week. New providers may begin with approximately two days per week during their first month, with gradual increases as patient caseload grows.

Required Qualifications

• Current, active license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in California
• Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
• Master's or Doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited program
• At least two years of clinical experience in psychiatry or mental health
• Previous outpatient psychiatric or private practice experience
• Experience providing psychiatric care across a diverse patient population
• Current DEA registration or eligibility to obtain one
• Strong clinical skills in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based medication management
• Ability to establish effective therapeutic relationships with patients and collaborate with other healthcare professionals
• Excellent communication, organization, and clinical documentation skills
• Commitment to ethical practice, patient safety, professional accountability, and ongoing education

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive compensation reflecting your experience, qualifications, and contributions
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Professional liability insurance
• DEA registration renewal reimbursement
• Collaborative physician support
• Continuing education and professional growth opportunities
• Comprehensive administrative support
• Hybrid scheduling flexibility

To Apply

Please email your CV and a letter of interest to admin@inspirepsychiatric.com. Learn more at www.inspirepsychiatric.com.