Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing seeks a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner for a part-time contract role in California. The PMHNP will provide psychiatric health care within license scope, conduct examinations, and manage diagnostic testing and assessments.

Responsibilities include prescribing medications and educating patients and families on illnesses and treatments, while maintaining collaboration per state requirements and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Licensed PMHNP in the practicing state.
• CPR certification current where applicable.
• Three years’ mental health experience preferred.
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric health care within scope of license and perform mental health examinations.
• Prescribe medications and instruct patients and family on psychiatric conditions and treatment options.

Education

PMHNP license

CPR certification

Job description

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providespsychiatric health care services to patients within scope of license, performsmental health examinations, diagnostic testing, assessments and screenings,prescribes medications and instructs patients and family members on psychiatricillnesses and treatment options.

Minimum Requirements:

• Licensed as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner(PMHNP) by state in which employee is practicing

• One year experience as a PMHNP preferred

• Three years’ experience in mental health field preferred

• Maintain collaboration agreements, per state requirements

• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

• Current CPR if applicable

• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Job Category: Advanced Practitioner

Job Function: Advanced Practitioner | NP | NP - Psychiatric

Job Type: Contract - Part Time

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0727

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $85 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-10-19T10:57:52