Newark - Advanced Psychiatric Practitioner

BHS; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 195,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

CEU allowances

AI note-taking tools

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Behavioral Health Solutions is seeking Advanced Psychiatric Practitioners (PMHNP, PA-C) to join our SNF Psychiatry team in Newark, NJ. The role provides direct psychiatric services to geriatric patients in Skilled Nursing Facilities and requires NJ licensure in psychiatry and DEA registration.

The position is full-time with W2 status and a competitive compensation package. We offer generous PTO, CEU allowances, and access to AI note-taking tools to streamline documentation, along with a stable,

Qualifications

• 1 year geriatric psychiatry experience.
• 1 year treating patients in Skilled Nursing Facilities or Acute Rehab Hospitals.
• Licensed in NJ for psychiatry; NJ Board of Nursing in good standing.
• Licensed to prescribe controlled substances (DEA) in NJ.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face psychiatric services in Skilled Nursing Facilities.
• Assess mental status based on symptoms.
• Diagnose DSM-V disorders and develop treatment plans.
• Consider psychopharmacology options and non-pharmacological treatments.
• Staff clinical cases with psychiatrists.

Skills

Computer literacy

Written communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Stress management

Education

NJ Nursing license (psychiatry focus)

NJ Pharmacy license (DEA)

Tools

AI note-taking tools

Job description

Compensation Package:

Compensation includes base salary and incentive opportunities, with total earnings potential of $195,000+ annually

Job Type:

Full-time, W2 (Part Time options available)

Location:Newark, NJ

Join the Industry Leader in Geriatric Mental Health

Behavioral Health Solutions is looking for qualified Advanced Psychiatric Practitioners (PMHNP, PA-C) to join our Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Psychiatry team in New Jersey. Our team of mental health treatment professionals specialize in providing comprehensive behavioral health services to the underserved geriatric population residing in Skilled Nursing and Long Term Care facilities.

What is the BHS Difference?

At Behavioral Health Solutions, we’re committed to taking care of the people who care for others. That’s why we’ve built our practice around what clinicians really need to thrive: stability, support, and flexibility.

Our salary compensation model ensures predictable income, and we’ve thoughtfully designed our benefits to support your clinical growth and work-life balance. This includes generous PTO, expanded CEU allowances, and access to cutting-edge AI note-taking tools to streamline documentation and reduce after-hours charting.

Responsibilities:

• Provide face-to-face psychiatric services to patients directly in Skilled Nursing Facilities.
• Assess the patient’s mental status based on symptoms.
• Appropriately diagnose DSM-V disorders and develop treatment plans.
• Apply appropriate medical decision-making skills for mental health issues including psychopharmacology options and non-pharmacological treatments.
• Staff clinical cases with psychiatrists.

Requirements

• Licensed in New Jersey by the Board of Nursing in good standing with a focus in psychiatry.
• Licensed by the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy in good standing to prescribe controlled substances (possession of a DEA).
• 1 year of Geri Psych Experience.
• 1 year providing treatment within Skilled Nursing Facilities and/or Acute Rehab Hospitals.

Skills

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Excellent written communication.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, organized, and functions under stressful situations.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Benefits

• Generous base salary (base begins following the initial 30-day orientation and training period) with monthly incentives.
• Flexible scheduling – see patients on your time.
• Four (4) weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually.
• 9 paid holidays each year.
• CEU Support.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Access to additional voluntary benefits, including Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident Insurance, and more.