Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

LifeStance Health; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Annual Incentive Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401(k) with 4% Match

CME Allowance

Annual Funds for Licensure/Association

Paid Paternity Leave

Malpractice Insurance Provided

Job summary

LifeStance Health is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in Walnut Creek, California. The role focuses on outpatient psychiatric care with flexibility, autonomy, and strong clinical support in a modern, patient-centered environment.

You will treat adults and/or children/adolescents and can blend medication management with psychotherapy. The ideal candidate is PMHNP certified, licensed in California, with at least 1 year of independent practice and a DEA license.

Qualifications

• PMHNP certified
• At least 1 year of independent psych Nurse Practitioner experience
• Licensed in California
• DEA license

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient psychiatric care to adults and/or child/adolescent populations.
• Customize practice: medication management, psychotherapy, or a blend.
• Set your own pace: determine your preferred caseload and patient volume.
• Collaborate with a supportive, multidisciplinary team

Education

PMHNP certification

Licensed in California

DEA license

Job description

Job Description

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range of $200,000 to $250,000, compensation model based on productivity.
• Sign-On Bonus
• Annual Incentive Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (for eligible providers)
• 401(k) with 4% Match
• CME Allowance
• Annual Funds for Licensure/Association Dues
• Paid Paternity Leave
• Malpractice Insurance Provided

Why Join Us

• Clinical Autonomy: Treat patients the way you believe is best
• Flexible Scheduling: Monday–Friday, with weekends optional
• Hybrid Model: Work from home with as little as 1 day/week in-office
• Modern Workspaces: Beautifully designed, thoughtfully laid-out offices
• Multiple Locations: Options throughout the region to minimize commute

Ideal Candidate

• PMHNP certified
• At least 1 year of independent psych Nurse Practitioner experience
• Licensed in California
• DEA license
• Passionate about delivering high-quality outpatient care
• Values flexibility, independence, and work‑life balance

We are seeking a full-time (30+ hours/week) Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our growing outpatient group in Walnut Creek, California, with additional locations across the surrounding area for convenient commuting.

This is an opportunity to practice psychiatry your way—with flexibility, autonomy, and strong clinical support in a modern, patient-centered environment.

What You’ll Do

• Provide outpatient psychiatric care to adult or child/adolescent populations
• Customize your practice: medication management, psychotherapy, or a blend
• Set your own pace: determine your preferred caseload and patient volumeCollaborate with a supportive, multidisciplinary team

About LifeStance Health

LifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced‑based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in‑person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US.

LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.

Our values:

Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.

Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.

Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.

One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.

LifeStance Health complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contactour Human Resources Team at [e-mail] or by calling [phone].

Please note: This contact is intended solely for accommodation requests. Inquiries regarding applications, resumes and applicant statusshould not be sent to this email address as they will not be reviewed or responded to.