Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Lifestance is hiring a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) for a full-time opportunity in Goleta, California. This role is suited to a clinician who values high-quality patient care and wants to practice with a full-time team focused on clinical excellence in the Goleta area.

What This Role Involves

As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with Lifestance in Goleta, California, you will deliver outpatient psychiatric care to patients who need thoughtful assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing treatment. The full-time position centers on accessible, personalized mental healthcare and supports a flexible schedule so you can balance clinical demands with practices that sustain strong outcomes. You will work as part of a behavioral health team committed to improving how patients in Goleta and nearby communities experience care every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and establish accurate diagnoses for patients across appropriate age ranges.
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans that may include psychotherapy coordination and pharmacologic management.
• Prescribe and manage medications, monitor response and side effects, and educate patients and families on safe, effective use.
• Document clinical encounters thoroughly, maintain compliance with professional and regulatory standards, and coordinate care with colleagues when indicated.
• Provide clear guidance on wellness strategies and follow-up so patients can sustain progress between visits.
• Uphold clinical excellence in every encounter while contributing to a collaborative practice environment in Goleta, California.

Who We're Looking For

• Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) qualified to practice in California and provide care in the Goleta area.
• Strong clinical judgment, prescribing competency, and a genuine passion for patient-centered mental healthcare.
• Commitment to clinical excellence, accurate documentation, and continuous professional growth.
• Ability to work full time in an on-site Goleta, California setting with the flexibility indicated in the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) title.
• Collaborative mindset and clear communication skills with patients, families, and interdisciplinary partners.

Working at Lifestance

Lifestance brings mental healthcare into everyday reach so people can lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. The organization unifies attention to mental and physical wellbeing and continues to expand as a leading behavioral health practice group. Clinicians join supportive teams that prioritize trusted, affordable, personalized care—and you would practice among peers who share a commitment to access and excellence across Lifestance careers in Goleta, California.

Next Steps

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