Nurse Practitioner, Psych PMHNP - Kern CSU/FRC Weekends

Ultipro; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 131,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Online University Tuition Discount

Company Scholarships

Job summary

Telecare is seeking a PMHNP to join as a part-time on-site clinician in Bakersfield, CA. This 24-hour-per-week role covers Saturday and Sunday shifts from 9am to 9pm, with optional on-call compensation by phone up to $250/night.

You will provide direct psychiatric care and medication management within a multidisciplinary team, delivering recovery-focused treatment plans and supporting clients across our behavioral health services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Science and an advanced degree in a healthcare science as required by the State Licensing program.
• Minimum of one year of full-time experience in a program serving persons with mental disabilities.
• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Board Certified as a PMHNP.
• Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner in the State of practice.
• Active DEA and Furnishing licenses.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct psychiatric care and medication management.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on recovery-focused treatment planning.
• Maintain PMHNP practice on-site Saturdays and Sundays 9am-9pm.

Skills

PMHNP Certification

APRN licensure

DEA license

Furnishing license

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

PMHNP program completion

Nurse Practitioner program completion

Job description

Job Category: Medical

Requisition Number: NURSE030845

• Posted : October 2, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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Bakersfield, CA 93307, USA

Description

"They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I'd be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live..." - Client from Telecare

What You Will Do to Change Lives

As a senior member of the clinical team, the Psych Nurse Practitioner provides direct psychiatric care and medication treatment to members served, in addition to the recovery focused treatment plan developed and delivered in concert with the multidisciplinary team.

Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP - Part-time, 24 hours per week (12-hour shifts)

Saturday and Sunday, 9am-9pm onsite position

Optional on call (for emergencies only by phone compensated up to $250/night)

Compensation -

Expected Employee starting wage range - $106,473 - $131,490 / Annually

Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

Independent Contractors are not eligible for company benefits and must provide their own malpractice insurance.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Science and an advanced degree in a healthcare science as required by the State Licensing program
• Minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience, or its part-time equivalent, working in a program serving persons with mental disabilities
• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Board Certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
• Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner in the State of practice
• Active DEA and Furnishing licenses

What’s In It For You*

• Dynamic, collaborative, and professional team environment
• Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

Kern CSU is a short-stay crisis stabilization unit (CSU) that offers 24/7 services to adults and youth. The Windsor Center aims to increase access to crisis services, reduce inpatient hospitalization, reduce the amount of time that law enforcement is involved in a mental health crisis, and strengthen the existing outpatient behavioral health services.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

*May vary by location and position type

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.

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