Part-Time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Lakewood, NJ

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 $93,000-$114,000

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