Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Headway; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Headway is seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to deliver outpatient mental health care through our tech-enabled platform. You will conduct psychiatric evaluations, provide ongoing medication management, and create evidence-based treatment plans for a diverse adult population.

You will collaborate with therapists and other providers, benefiting from streamlined scheduling, billing, and insurance tools to support high-quality, accessible care nationwide.

Qualifications

• Licensed NP with PMHNP specialization in psychiatry.
• Active California NP license or eligibility.
• Experience in outpatient psychiatry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations for adults and collect medical history.
• Provide ongoing medication management and monitoring.
• Develop and adjust evidence-based treatment plans.
• Collaborate with therapists and other providers to coordinate care.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluation

Medication management

Team collaboration

Evidence-based treatment planning

Education

PMHNP or Nurse Practitioner (California licensure)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Headway is seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality, outpatient mental health care through our tech-enabled platform. In this role, you will conduct psychiatric evaluations, provide ongoing medication management, and create evidence-based treatment plans for a diverse adult population. You'll collaborate closely with therapists and other providers, supported by streamlined scheduling, billing, and insurance tools. Headway's inclusive, innovation-driven culture emphasizes work-life balance, professional development, and collaboration, offering you the opportunity to help reshape access to mental healthcare nationwide.