How much does a Mental Health Practitioner make in California? The average Mental Health Practitioner salary in California is $45,434 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $40,895 and $51,440. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Mental Health Practitioner Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Mental Health Practitioner Salary $36,762 CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Mental Health Practitioner Salary $40,895 CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Mental Health Practitioner Salary $45,434 CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Mental Health Practitioner Salary $51,440 CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Mental Health Practitioner Salary $56,909 CA March 26, 2024
25% $40,895 10% $36,762 90% $56,909 75% $51,440 $45,434 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Mental Health Practitioner ?

In the United States, a Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse trained to provide a wide range of mental health services to patients and families in a variety of settings. PMHNPs diagnose, conduct therapy, and prescribe medications for patients who have psychiatric disorders, medical organic brain disorders or substance abuse problems. They are licensed to provide emergency psychiatric services, psychosocial and physical assessment of their patients, treatment plans, and manage patient care. They may also serve as consultants or as educato...

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $43,416 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $44,034 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $45,599 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $43,333 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $42,221 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $44,940 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $43,539 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $41,027 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $50,254 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $50,130 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Job Openings for Mental Health Practitioner in California
Rise Incorporated - Cambridge , MN
Job Type Full-time Description Do you want to make a real difference in people's lives? Work for an inspiring non-profit leader in disability services! At Rise, we believe that everyone deserves opportunities to live a life filled with purpose and pride. In our employment, housing, and life-enrichment services, we support people to set and achieve their personal goals. That shared commitment is the foundation of a workplace that embraces a culture of learning and growth by offering extensive training, competitive salaries, and a fun work environment. Visit our website at www.rise.org to learn more about our work. Position Summary The Mental Health Practitioner will provide mental health services to assist persons with active mental health diagnoses to live as independently as possible. Your services will be provided in an environment conducive to learning while assigned to the Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS) team. Responsibilities Assess functioning levels, strength
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ARMHS Health and Wellness Inc - Minneapolis , MN
Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to join our team! You will provide recovery-oriented rehabilitation services in group or individual settings. Responsibilities: Establish open lines of communication for individuals with mental or emotional issues Offer assistance to individuals with substance abuse issues Provide prevention-oriented therapy Implement and review treatment plans Collaborate with additional treatment providers and placement agencies Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely manner Qualifications: Previous experience in mental health counseling or other related fields Familiarity with community mental health resources Excellent written and verbal communications skills Ability to build rapport with clients Strong leadership qualities
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Metropolitan Family Services - Chicago , IL
Job Description Job Description Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Metropolitan is Illinois’ first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 117,000 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness and empowerment. We are now hiring for a Full-time Mental Health Practitioner to join our Calumet Team! Safe from the Start offers a variety of family support and mental health services to families with children age 0-5 years old who have been affected by abuse or neglect, or exposed to community, domestic and/ or media violence. Safe from the Start provides assessments, referrals, linkages, individu
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$500 Sign-on Bonus! Pay: $49,480 - $51,560 Salary RADIAS Health is hiring a Mental Health Practitioner to join our Housing Navigation Program in providing services to individuals experiencing long term homelessness who have mental illness and/or substance use disorders. The Housing Navigation program helps clients find their own independent housing within Ramsey County and provides supportive services to help them maintain their housing. The Mental Health Practitioner leads the housing search and provides support and advocacy to overcome barriers affecting housing in the past. In this role, you will provide outreach, housing transition, and tenancy sustaining services to vulnerable adults. The primary function of the practitioner is to assist the individuals served in restoring skills essential for managing their mental illness, treatment, in order to support ongoing tenancy in independent. Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am - 4 pm or 9 am - 5 pm, 40 hours per week **This position has a hybri
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Ultimate Health Inc. - Maplewood , MN
Job Description Job Description Job Summary: To provide rehabilitative services to consumers with mental illness, in the form of instruction, support, and assistance for the purpose of promoting psychiatric stability, social competencies, personal and emotional adjustment, and independent living skills. Scope of the Position: The Mental Health Practitioner will report to a designated supervisor. The Practitioner will provide services that are rehabilitative and enable the client to develop and enhance psychiatric stability, personal and emotional adjustment, social competencies, community skills, and independent living skills. The Practitioner will support the client in strengthening skill areas needed according to their treatment plan. The practitioner is responsible for basic cleanliness, and maintaining of the program site and contents within site (office equipment). The agency provides services to clients in the metro area. The number of clients served by each practitioner varies b
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Cloud Home Healthcare Services - Saint Cloud , MN
Job Description Job Description PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES  Provide skills training, assessment and monitoring in the areas identified in the client’s Diagnostic Assessment and Functional Assessment.  Creating and Reviewing of Treatment Plans and Functional Assessments  Provide services in a one to one and group format, in the recipient’s home, community and in the office.  Participate in regular staff/team meetings.  Maintain records of progress for each face-to-face meeting and telephone contact with client. Reports will include an assessment of client’s ability to function and manage the symptoms of his/her illness based on observation and interaction with the client. As a result of the assessment, Practitioner will decide the appropriate interventions or assist the client in obtaining and maintaining the highest level of independence possible.  Maintain records of contact with other providers and or collateral contacts regarding client care.  Assist clients to create a treatme
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    Mental Health Practitioner

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    Behavioral Health Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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