Contract to Hire PMHNP-BC

About Well Brain Body

Well Brain Body is a growing mental health and wellness practice committed to providing accessible, evidence-based, and compassionate care. Through a primarily virtual care model, our providers support individuals seeking treatment for depression, anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, and other mental health concerns.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, affirming environment where patients feel heard, respected, and supported throughout their care.

Position Overview

Well Brain Body is seeking a compassionate and experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified (PMHNP-BC) to join our clinical team in a contract-to-hire capacity.

The PMHNP-BC will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, ongoing follow-up care, and individualized treatment planning through telehealth. The ideal candidate combines strong clinical judgment with a warm, collaborative, and patient-centered approach.

This position is primarily virtual. Candidates must reside in or near the Greater Los Angeles area and be available for occasional in-person meetings, training, or future clinical needs.

Successful performance during the initial contract period may lead to an offer of regular employment with Well Brain Body.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments.
• Diagnose psychiatric conditions using current clinical and diagnostic standards.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Prescribe, manage, and monitor psychiatric medications within the provider’s authorized scope of practice.
• Conduct medication-management and follow-up appointments through telehealth.
• Monitor treatment effectiveness, medication adherence, symptoms, side effects, and patient progress.
• Order and review laboratory testing when clinically appropriate.
• Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment options, risks, benefits, and alternatives.
• Complete suicide risk assessments, safety planning, and appropriate crisis escalation or referrals.
• Collaborate with therapists, primary care providers, supervising or collaborating physicians when applicable, and other members of the patient’s care team.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation.
• Comply with HIPAA, telehealth requirements, prescribing regulations, organizational policies, and applicable federal and California laws.
• Participate in clinical consultation, quality-improvement activities, team meetings, and care coordination.
• Maintain professional boundaries and provide culturally responsive, LGBTQIA affirming, and trauma-informed care.
• Support continuity of care through appropriate referrals and coordination with external providers and community resources.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner program.
• Current and unrestricted California Registered Nurse license.
• Current and unrestricted California Nurse Practitioner certification.
• Current board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
• Active California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number.
• Current DEA registration and authorization to prescribe controlled substances, as required for the position.
• Current National Provider Identifier.
• Current professional liability insurance or ability to obtain coverage before beginning work.
• Ability to successfully complete applicable credentialing, background screening, and payer-enrollment requirements.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, medication-management, and documentation skills.
• Ability to practice independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team.
• Reliable technology, internet access, and a private workspace suitable for confidential telehealth services.
• Residence within reasonable commuting distance of Los Angeles, California.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years of psychiatric or behavioral-health experience as a PMHNP.
• Previous experience providing outpatient psychiatric care through telehealth.
• Experience treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, and related conditions.
• Experience working with diverse patient populations.
• Familiarity with electronic health records, electronic prescribing systems, and virtual-care platforms.
• Experience with insurance credentialing, billing documentation, and medical-necessity requirements.
• Experience providing LGBTQIA affirming and trauma-informed care.