Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - La Jolla, CA

At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health. 

Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team!

We are seeking a  full-time (30+ hours/week)   Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our growing outpatient group in La Jolla, 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 volume
• Collaborate with a supportive, multidisciplinary team

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

To learn more please contact Nick at nick.weeks @lifestance.com

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.

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