Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)

Cura Behavioral Health | Santa Monica, CA (Hybrid) | Full-Time, Permanent $155,000 – $165,000/year

Join a Practice Where Clinical Judgment Comes First

Cura Behavioral Health is a growing outpatient psychiatric practice built on one core belief: exceptional patient care starts with a supported, respected clinical team. We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, psychotherapy, TMS, Spravato, and other evidence-based treatments for adults navigating depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and related conditions.

Our culture runs on compassion, unity, resilience, and advancement. Providers here aren't just executing protocols — they're exercising clinical judgment, shaping treatment plans, and helping shape the future of the practice itself.

We're looking for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who brings clinical rigor and genuine warmth to patient care, and who wants room to grow — professionally and clinically — within an expanding team.

What You'll Do

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and follow-up assessments
• Diagnose and treat a range of behavioral and mental health conditions
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
• Prescribe psychiatric medications within your scope of practice
• Monitor medication effectiveness, side effects, safety, and patient progress
• Educate patients clearly on diagnoses, medications, treatment options, and levels of care
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EHR
• Follow safe prescribing practices for controlled and non-controlled medications
• Coordinate care with therapists, PCPs, specialists, and pharmacies as needed
• Identify when patients would benefit from TMS, Spravato, psychotherapy, testing, or a higher level of care
• Collaborate with our Medical Director and provider team through ongoing clinical consultation
• Uphold HIPAA compliance and professional/ethical standards
• Help build a supportive, collaborative clinical culture

What You Bring

Required:

• Master's or doctoral degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
• Current, unrestricted California RN license
• Current, unrestricted California NP license
• Current PMHNP Board Certification
• Active DEA registration
• California furnishing number and all credentials required to prescribe
• 1+ year of experience as a PMHNP
• Experience with outpatient psychiatric evaluations and medication management
• Working knowledge of HIPAA and professional confidentiality standards
• Ability to commute to our Santa Monica office as needed

Preferred:

• Experience treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and related conditions in adults
• Familiarity with TMS, Spravato, or other interventional psychiatric treatments
• EHR proficiency
• Interest in clinical leadership and practice development

We especially value: Compassionate communication, sharp clinical decision-making, a deep commitment to patient safety, cultural awareness, collaborative instincts, adaptability, and a genuine curiosity about emerging, evidence-based treatments.

Schedule & Location

• Monday–Friday, full-time
• Hybrid — in-person clinical days at our Santa Monica office, with flexibility built in to support work-life balance
• Office: 1821 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 400, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Compensation & Benefits

• $155,000–$165,000/year, based on experience
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Direct access to Medical Director consultation and clinical collaboration
• Real opportunities for professional growth as the practice expands

How to Apply

Send your résumé along with a brief note on your psychiatric experience and why Cura Behavioral Health is the right next step for you.

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Cura Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to a respectful, inclusive workplace, and all employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and performance.