Part-Time School-Based PMHNP: Kids' Mental Health

InSite Health Inc.; Paramus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO/Sick Time

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Referral Program

Job summary

InSite Health Inc. is seeking a part-time School Based Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) to provide evaluation, medication management, and care coordination for students in a Paramus, New Jersey school site.

The role supports in-person and telehealth visits two days per week, with competitive hourly pay and standard part-time benefits. The successful candidate will collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and school staff to deliver evidence-based care, align with NJ regulations, and

Qualifications

• Must hold PMHNP-BC credential and be able to provide psychiatric evaluations.
• Ability to prescribe and manage psychotropic medications within NJ regulations.
• Experience in school-based or child/adolescent mental health settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations and follow-ups (in-person or telehealth).
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications; provide monitoring and safety planning.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary school teams and external partners.
• Ensure accurate documentation in the EHR and comply with HIPAA/FERPA.

Skills

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

PMHNP-BC

Clinical Care

Team Collaboration

Education

PMHNP-BC certification

Tools

EHR proficiency

Telehealth platforms

Job description

School Based Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with InSite Health

Job Title: School Based Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
Employment Type: Part Time(2 days/16 hrs.)--Clinician can choose which days
Location: School Site in Paramus, New Jersey
Pay Rate/Benefits: $70-$80 an hour on a W-2 with PTO/Sick Time and other part time employee benefits that include Employee Assistance Program, Referral Program, life insurance, and more.

Who is InSite Health?
InSite Health is a leading behavioral health organization partnering with several hundred schools to deliver best-in-class mental health programs for students. We are equally committed to supporting the employees who make this work possible by fostering a culture of care, collaboration, and shared purpose.

We leverage proprietary technology and a collaborative care model to help districts identify, support, and manage student needs more effectively by integrating clinical services, data-driven insights, and streamlined workflows. This approach helps reduce symptoms in students, improve outcomes, decrease risk, and allow schools to operate more efficiently across their behavioral health programs.

Role Summary

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) provides psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and care coordination for child, adolescent, and/or adult clients (based on experience and credentialing). Care is delivered in accordance with New Jersey regulations, InSite clinical protocols, and collaborative practice agreements.

You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team (psychiatrists, therapists, care coordination, medical reception, and leadership) to ensure timely access, evidence-based treatment, and exceptional outcomes.

Essential Responsibilities

• Clinical Care

  • Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations and follow-up visits (in-person and telehealth, as clinically appropriate;

  • Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications within scope; provide medication monitoring, psychoeducation, and safety planning.

  • Review external physicals, labs, and screenings obtained off-site to ensure medical needs are integrated into treatment planning.

  • Provide timely refills within policy; escalate high-acuity cases and coordinate higher levels of care when indicated.

• Documentation & Compliance

  • Complete accurate, clinically appropriate documentation in the EHR within required timelines.

  • Maintain problem lists, med lists, allergies, CQM items, and measurement-based care instruments.

  • Follow New Jersey APN collaborative protocols and federal/state prescribing laws (CDS/DEA); comply with HIPAA/FERPA in school settings.

• Teamwork & Communication

  • Participate in case consultation, multidisciplinary huddles, and care coordination with internal and external partners

  • Support reasonable administrative responsibilities (e.g., forms, prior auth input, brief chart reviews).

• Quality & Outcomes

  • Practice culturally responsive, trauma-informed care; incorporate clinical guidelines and decision support.

  • Meet or exceed productivity and quality metrics.

• Tech: EHR proficiency (Avon experience a plus), basic Office/Workspace tools (Docs/Sheets/Slides), secure email/telehealth workflows.

Compliance & Standards

• Abide by InSite Health code of ethics, policies & procedures, and all local/state/federal regulations.

• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA (and FERPA where applicable in schools).

• Participate in required trainings, supervision/consultation, and competency assessments.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made. Duties may involve sitting, standing, walking, typing, reading, and speaking; occasional lifting up to 20 lbs.