Part-Time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Lakewoo

Job Description

Job Description

Cordial Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMHNP or Physician Assistant PA with psychiatric experience to provide on-site behavioral health care throughout Lakewood New Jersey

This part-time position offers a flexible three-day weekday schedule meaningful patient relationships provider autonomy and extensive clinical and operational support You will serve adult and geriatric residents who often have limited access to specialized psychiatric services

Responsibilities include

• Conduct comprehensive 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 residents and families
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning
• Educate residents caregivers and staff regarding diagnoses medications and behavioral interventions
• Provide compassionate trauma-informed and resident-centered care
• Maintain accurate timely and compliant 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 knowledge of psychiatric assessment diagnosis psychopharmacology and treatment planning

Ability to manage a psychiatric caseload independently

Excellent communication organization and clinical-reasoning skills

Geriatric skilled nursing rehabilitation long-term care or post-acute experience preferred

Familiarity with electronic medical record systems preferred

Benefits

Competitive annual compensation of 93000–114000

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

Professional advancement opportunities