Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Job at Better U, Los Angeles, CA

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  • Better U
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners for Better U (Director of Clinical Ops)

Lead Provider + Clinical Operations

Location: 8921 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (Preferably licensed in FL, NV, NY or CA)

Who We Are

Better U is dedicated to providing exceptional, evidence-based mental health care for treatment-resistant individuals. We understand that healing is not one-size-fits-all. As an alternative mental health company, we specialize in clinician-prescribed psychedelic therapies and holistic psychiatry, HRT, and peptides, offering individuals a true alternative to traditional medications. Our programs are designed to support patients on their journey toward resilience, transformation, and long-term success.

Who You Are

You are a highly motivated, multistate-licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a strong background in psychiatry and operations. Ideally, you hold dual certification as a Family NP and PMHNP and bring hands-on leadership and management experience. You embody the core values of Better U:

• Putting people first

• Practicing intellectual honesty

• Having a bias toward action

• Fostering a growth mindset

• Nurturing wholeness

You are equally comfortable leading clinical care and overseeing operations, inspiring clinicians while creating scalable, compliant systems. You are committed to continuous learning, innovation, and advancing the future of alternative mental health care.

Position Summary

The Lead Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) at Better U plays a dual role:

• Clinical Care: Delivering high-quality psychiatric services (including assessments, prescribing, ketamine therapy, med management, and therapeutic interventions).

• Leadership + Operations: Managing and training clinicians, refining protocols, and helping lead clinical operations across multiple states.

This role is designed for someone who thrives in both patient-facing care and high-level operational leadership.

Responsibilities

• Work 40–45 hours per week

• Up to 30 hours/week of direct patient care

• 10+ hours/week managing, training, and leading clinical operations

• Conduct psychiatric assessments and medication management, including ketamine therapy and other psychedelic treatments.

• Develop, refine, and implement new clinical protocols and initiatives.

• Oversee and support other clinicians (escalations, refills, supervision).

• Collaborate with the Chief Medical Officer and operations team to align patient care with compliance standards.

• Partner on potential clinical trials in psychedelic and biotech research.

• Ensure HIPAA and regulatory compliance across state lines.

• Build a culture of growth, collaboration, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Active Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner license in multiple states (preferred: CA, NY, TX, FL, KY, AK, VA, IL, KS, PA, HI, OR, GA).

• Preferred: Dual board certification (PMHNP + FNP).

• At least 1 year of clinical psychiatric experience as an NP.

• Strong background in operations, leadership, or practice management.

• DEA license (active and in good standing).

• Experience administering Spravato or other psychedelic therapies strongly preferred.

• Excellent communication, empathy, and leadership skills.

• Integrative or holistic medicine experience (weight loss, HRT, functional medicine) is a plus.

• Willingness to work 10–20 hours/week onsite at 8921 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $130,000–$175,000/year (depends on experience and current licenses)

• Benefits include PTO, Monthly Virtual Primary Care, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and 401K.

• State licensing fees covered for expansion into additional states.

• 1 DEA renewal covered annually.

• Flexible scheduling and hybrid work model.

• Significant room for growth in a rapidly expanding company.

Why Join Better U?

• Lead at the forefront of psychedelic-assisted mental health care.

• Help shape the future of alternative psychiatry.

• Be part of a mission-driven team scaling care nationwide.

• Grow your career in both clinical practice and healthcare operations.

To Apply: Please apply on LinkedIn and send a cover letter to: [email protected]

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Better U is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

For more information:

Watch: Better U Overview Video

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