Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

The Role

We are hiring a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) (full or part‑time) to join our upcoming clinic in Orange, CA as part of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to delivering personalized, compassionate, high‑quality care for individuals with severe mental illness.

• Provide behavioral healthcare management to Amae Health patients; monitor and manage care through an array of treatment modalities as patients progress through phases of recovery.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments and provide ongoing medication management for patients with serious mental illness.
• Develop individualized treatment plans focused on addressing specific psychosocial and medical needs that might limit recovery.
• Provide continuous, regular consultations as patients navigate recovery, both in person and occasionally virtually.
• Liaise with patient care teams and collaborate closely with behavioral health providers to ensure an integrated, cohesive approach to care.
• Address medical and behavioral health needs to mitigate the negative impacts of social determinants of health.
• Educate patients and families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and recovery planning.

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP‑BC).
• Active, unrestricted California NP license and prescriptive authority in good standing.
• DEA registration (or ability to obtain).
• In possession of or willingness to obtain Clozapine REMS certification and Medicaid enrollment, if needed.
• A minimum of 2 years working with SMI/outpatient.
• Familiarity with the medical, mental health, and social service systems in the greater Orange County area.
• Holistic perspective on health and understanding of patient rights.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Comfort with technology and a passion for using technology to improve care delivery.

Amae Health is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation includes a full‑time base salary of $155,000 - $185,000 (based on level & experience). Total compensation includes comprehensive medical/dental/vision, PTO, parental leave, and programs built around employee well‑being. Note that part‑time comp and benefits packages will vary depending on schedule.