Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

New Graduate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Paid Mentorship Program

Company: Emotiva Healthcare
Location: Orange County, California
Job Type: Full-Time | In-Person
Employment Classification: W-2 | Salaried, Non-Exempt
Experience: New Graduates Welcome
Salary Range: $83,200–$160,000 Annually

Launch Your PMHNP Career With Confidence

Are you a newly graduated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner looking for more than just your first job?

At Emotiva Healthcare, we believe that becoming an exceptional psychiatric provider requires hands-on clinical experience, meaningful mentorship, and a supportive environment where you can develop your skills and confidence.

We are seeking motivated, compassionate, and dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) to join our growing team in Orange County, California.

Our structured 6-Month Paid Clinical Mentorship Program is designed to help new graduates transition successfully into clinical practice while receiving guidance from experienced psychiatric professionals.

Rather than expecting you to manage a full patient caseload immediately, we invest in your professional development through structured training, ongoing clinical consultation, and gradually increasing responsibilities.

Career Development & Salary Progression

We offer a clear compensation pathway designed to reward professional growth and clinical development.

Phase 1: Clinical Training & Mentorship (Months 1–6)

Annualized Base Salary: $83,200

During your first six months, you will participate in a structured mentorship program focused on developing essential psychiatric clinical skills.

Training includes:

• Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments
• Psychopharmacology and evidence-based medication management
• Differential diagnosis and clinical decision-making
• Psychiatric treatment planning and follow-up care
• Suicide risk assessment, crisis intervention, and patient safety
• Clinical documentation and electronic health records
• Clinical case discussions and ongoing consultation
• Gradual development of clinical confidence and efficiency

You will work alongside experienced psychiatric providers while progressively assuming greater clinical responsibilities based on demonstrated competency.

Phase 2: Clinical Practice Development (Months 7–12)

Annualized Base Salary: $124,800

Following completion of the initial mentorship period, you will transition into a more advanced clinical role.

During this phase, you will:

• Manage an expanding patient caseload
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and medication management visits
• Develop greater clinical autonomy consistent with California practice requirements
• Continue receiving clinical mentorship and consultation
• Strengthen clinical decision-making and patient management skills

Phase 3: Established PMHNP (After 12 Months)

Annual Base Salary: $160,000

After completing your first year, you will transition to our established PMHNP compensation level, with continued opportunities for professional development and long-term career advancement.

All salaries are based on a standard 40-hour workweek. This is a salaried, non-exempt position eligible for overtime compensation under California law.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
• Diagnose and manage psychiatric and behavioral health conditions.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications within applicable scope-of-practice requirements.
• Provide ongoing medication management and follow-up care.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records.
• Participate in clinical mentorship, case discussions, and professional development activities.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric care.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program
• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Active California Nurse Practitioner (NP) license
• ANCC board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
• California furnishing authority
• Active DEA registration
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered psychiatric care
• Willingness to participate in structured clinical mentorship

All required licenses, certifications, and prescribing credentials must be active and valid before beginning applicable clinical duties.

New graduates are strongly encouraged to apply. Previous PMHNP employment experience is not required.

Employee Benefits

• Health insurance
• 10 days of combined paid time off (PTO) annually
• 6 paid holidays annually
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid clinical training and mentorship
• Ongoing professional development
• Career advancement opportunities
• Workers' compensation and applicable California employee benefits

Benefits are subject to eligibility, company policies, and applicable law.

Why Join Emotiva Healthcare?

Your first year as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner can shape your entire career.

At Emotiva Healthcare, we are committed to helping new graduates develop the clinical foundation, confidence, and professional skills necessary for long-term success.

What Sets Us Apart:

• Six months of structured, paid clinical mentorship
• Clear salary progression reaching $160,000 annually after the first year
• Supportive and collaborative clinical environment
• Hands-on experience with experienced psychiatric providers
• Gradual transition into greater clinical responsibility
• Continued mentorship beyond the initial training period
• Opportunities for long-term career growth

Work Location & Schedule

Location: Orange County, California
Work Setting: In-Person
Employment Type: Full-Time, W-2
Classification: Salaried, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 40 hours per week

Overtime compensation will be provided in accordance with applicable California law.

Apply Today!

If you are a newly graduated PMHNP looking for a supportive clinical environment, structured mentorship, and a clear pathway to a rewarding career, we encourage you to apply.

Join Emotiva Healthcare — where we invest in your professional growth and future.

Emotiva Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $83,600.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person