Locum Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Company: MD Staffing Services, Inc. Location: California (Remote Telemedicine + Onsite Locum Options) Job Type: Locum Tenens, Contract, Part-Time, Full-Time Schedule: Flexible MD Staffing Services is actively recruiting Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) licensed in California for upcoming telemedicine and onsite locum opportunities statewide.

We partner with healthcare organizations to deliver high-quality mental health care through modern telepsychiatry programs and facility-based assignments. Our clinician-owned leadership team understands what psychiatric providers need to succeed.

Position Overview: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Work Type: Remote, 1099 Contractor Location: California, Format: Telemedicine and Onsite Locum Options Schedule: Flexible Compensation: Competitive hourly rates Classification: 1099 Independent Contractor (role-dependent) Responsibilities In this role, you will provide comprehensive psychiatric care, including evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy, through secure telehealth platforms.

This position offers excellent flexibility, allowing you to maintain a work-life balance while delivering high-quality mental health care to a diverse patient population. Key Responsibilities:

Conduct virtual psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and follow-up visits via secure video platforms.

Provide psychotherapy, counseling, and mental health support as clinically appropriate.

Develop, implement, and adjust individualized patient care plans.

Collaborate with physicians, therapists, social workers, and the broader care team to ensure coordinated, whole-person care

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation within 24 hours.

Stay current on best practices in psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and evidence-based mental health treatment.

 Telemedicine Benefits Fully remote practice

Flexible scheduling

Malpractice coverage support

Dedicated Locum Consultant

Full-Service Credentialing Support

Clinical & administrative support

1099 contractor autonomy

Locum Tenens Benefits

Weekly 1099 pay

Flexible scheduling

Travel Coverage (flights, rental cars, lodging)

Malpractice coverage

Dedicated recruiter

NALTO & NCQHA credentialing standards team

Variety of short- and long-term assignments

Requirements (Qualifications)

Active ARNP licensure (PMHNP required) and current DEA certification

California state licensure required (or ability to obtain quickly)

Experience providing psychiatric care via telehealth preferred

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic capability

Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Reliable high-speed internet connection

Organized, self-directed, and timely with documentation

About MD Staffing Services MD Staffing Services is a clinician- and veteran-owned medical staffing and telehealth organization that provides Nurse Practitioners and advanced practitioners to healthcare systems nationwide.

We partner with hospitals, clinics, correctional facilities, government agencies, and private practices to place top-tier clinicians into telemedicine and on-site roles. Our mission is to remove the administrative burden from providers so you can focus on what matters most: patient care.

We are expanding rapidly in California and are building a core team of psychiatric providers for long-term telemedicine contracts and recurring onsite locum assignments. Apply Today!!  Call or Text: 701-712-9292  Email CV: Originally posted on Himalayas