Part-Time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) Northern New Jersey

Job Information

Cordial Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant with psychiatric experience to provide on-site behavioral health care throughout Northern New Jersey. This part-time position offers a consistent three-day-per-week schedule, meaningful patient relationships and the independence to practice with extensive clinical and operational support. Responsibilities include:

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, consultations and follow-up visits
• Diagnose and manage psychiatric and behavioral health conditions
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
• Prescribe, monitor and adjust psychotropic medications
• Evaluate treatment response, medication effectiveness and side effects
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, social workers and families
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning
• Educate residents, caregivers and staff regarding psychiatric care
• Provide compassionate, trauma-informed and resident-centered treatment
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation

Requirements:

• Board-certified PMHNP-BC or Physician Assistant with significant psychiatric experience
• Active and unrestricted New Jersey professional license
• Active DEA registration required
• Strong psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and psychopharmacology skills
• Ability to manage a psychiatric caseload independently
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Geriatric, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care or post-acute experience preferred
• Familiarity with electronic medical record systems preferred

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation with growth potential
• Flexible three-day weekday schedule
• No weekend work
• Predictable daytime hours
• Paid orientation and structured training
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• Additional benefits available based on eligibility
• Weekly live continuing medical education
• Paid access to UpToDate
• Ongoing mentorship and case consultation
• Comprehensive clinical, administrative and operational support
• Opportunities to expand your schedule as the organization grows
• Professional advancement opportunities