Job Description:
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 FirstCura 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 EHRFollow 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 licenseCurrent, unrestricted California NP licenseCurrent PMHNP Board Certification
- Active DEA registration
- California furnishing number and all credentials required to prescribe 1+ year of experience as a PMHNPExperience 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 treatmentsEHR 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. Learn more about us at. 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.
