Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Midwives; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is expanding its team of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners across multiple states, including Pennsylvania. The role offers flexible scheduling, supportive environment, and competitive salary. Candidates will provide essential psychiatric care with minimal administrative duties and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual increases

Full health benefits

Retirement plan

4 weeks PTO

3 CME days with stipends

Holidays off

Qualifications

• Experience in psychiatric consultations is strongly preferred.
• Certification in advanced practice nursing required in Pennsylvania, preferred in NJ.

Responsibilities

• Initial and follow-up psychiatric consults in assisted living and skilled nursing facilities.
• Minimal bureaucratic responsibilities, focusing on clinical documentation and patient interactions.

Skills

Experience prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medications

Education

PMHNP certification

Job description

Due to continued growth and expansion, we are actively recruiting multiple new additions to our outstanding team for PT, Per Diem, and possibly FT opportunities.

Locations:

• NY opportunities are primarily located near: Queens Village (Queens), Albany, Syracuse
• NJ opportunities are primarily located near: Middletown, Neptune, Brick (Monmouth County)
• Pennsylvania opportunities are primarily located near Harrisburg, Lebanon, the greater Philadelphia area, West Chester, Reading, Exton, Bryn Mawr, Allentown, & Easton areas (Dauphin, Lebanon, Chester, Berks, Montgomery, Lehigh, Northampton Counties)
• Maryland opportunities are primarily located near the greater Silver Springs (Montgomery County) area

Pelorus Elder & Behavioral Health is currently recruiting:

• Multiple Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners to join our thriving private practice, consisting of multiple Psychiatrists and 30+ Psychiatric NPs
• NY opportunities are Part Time / Per Diem with potential for Full Time, in Queens Village (Queens), Albany, the greater Syracuse area
• NJ opportunities are Part Time / Per Diem with potential for Full Time, in Monmouth County - Middletown, Neptune, Brick areas
• PA opportunities are Part Time / Per Diem with potential for Full Time, in Harrisburg, Lebanon, greater Philadelphia, West Chester, Reading, Exton, Bryn Mawr, Allentown, & Easton areas
• MD opportunities are PT / Per Diem with potential for Full Time, in the greater Silver Springs / Montgomery County area

Position description:

The successful candidate will be responsible for initial and follow-up Psychiatric consults in select assisted living and skilled nursing facilities.

Daily patient encounters will be approximately 11 to 16, depending on the mix of initial vs. follow-up services. Only light clinical documentation is required—initial and follow-up progress notes. There is minimal bureaucracy: no H&P’s, discharge summaries, treatment plans, team meetings, or rounds. We use streamlined, one-page note templates for efficiency.

All clinicians perform the same duties, with refined processes for efficiency and a pleasant workflow. No hospital services, admissions, discharges, or extensive administrative responsibilities beyond clinical documentation and billing.

Participation in our telephone-based on-call schedule involves about 1 weeknight per week and less than one weekend per month, via phone only. Call is infrequent; during most shifts, there are zero calls.

The work schedule is flexible, offering autonomy and independence, with support available from our psychiatrists and colleagues.

Experience prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medications is strongly preferred, but training can be provided for the right candidate. PMHNP certification is required in Pennsylvania, and preferred in NJ (Family & Geriatric NP acceptable in NJ).

Compensation:

Competitive salary starting from $130,000 based on experience, with annual increases, productivity bonuses, full health benefits, retirement plan, 4 weeks PTO, 3 CME days with stipends, and holidays off.

About Pelorus:

Established in 2009, Pelorus is a full-time private practice led by Dr. Matthew Barnas, board-certified in Geriatric and Adult Psychiatry, with extensive training and leadership experience. Our team includes Dr. Unnati Patel and Dr. Deborah Ocasio, both board-certified in Adult Psychiatry, with strong backgrounds in hospital and academic settings.

We offer full support from our psychiatrists and collegial NP and PA colleagues. We seek candidates eager to grow with us.

Contact:

To apply, contact Dr. Barnas at [e-mail] or call 973-295-6335.

Pelorus is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, committed to a respectful and inclusive environment, providing accommodations upon request.

Licensing and Certification Requirements:

• NY APRN license, NY DEA, AANP certification (prefer PMHNP, FNP or Geriatric NP considered)
• NJ APN license, NJ CDS, NJ DEA, AANP certification (prefer PMHNP, FNP or Geriatric NP)
• PA APRN license, PA DEA, AANP certification (must be PMHNP)