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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Flexible Schedule

CHE Behavioral logoCHE Behavioral$90,000–$110,000/yrCranford, NJPart TimePosted 2d ago

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About the job

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Part-Time

CHE Behavioral Health Services is seeking Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) or experienced Physician Assistants to provide psychiatric care in long-term care and rehabilitation settings. CHE is a clinician-led organization serving 100,000+ patients across 800+ facilities in 11+ states.

Position Highlights

  • Full-time or part-time schedules
  • You pick your own weekday schedule (Mon–Fri)
  • No nights, weekends, or on-call
  • Work-life balance with predictable, steady caseloads
  • Opportunities available in skilled nursing, rehab, and assisted living facilities

Benefits (W2 Employed)

  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical, Dental, Vision (FT)
  • 401(k) with 25% match on the first 6% of deferrals
  • Malpractice insurance provided
  • Free CEUs, training, and clinical supervision
  • EMR for streamlined documentation
  • Collaborative clinical environment

What You’ll Do

  • Conduct psychiatric evaluations and follow-up visits
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans
  • Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications
  • Collaborate with an integrated care team (psychiatrists, psychologists, LCSWs, nursing staff)
  • Distinguish and diagnose psychological vs. physiological disorders
  • Consult on complex or unusual clinical cases

What We Provide

  • A clinically and financially rewarding long-term opportunity
  • Flexible scheduling to fit professional and personal needs
  • Ongoing training, CEUs, and clinical mentorship
  • Opportunities for advancement within a supportive, multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

  • MSN – Psychiatric/Mental Health; ANCC PMHNP certification
  • Experience in psychotropic medication management
  • Active DEA
  • (Optional) Family Nurse Practitioners with 3–5 years of psych experience will be considered

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From CHE Behavioral's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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