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

Job Description
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