What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Lakewood, NJ position at Cordial Health?
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
Salary : $93,000 - $114,000