Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Jobs in New Jersey
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner jobs in New Jersey are among the most active in the Northeast, with strong demand across community mental health centers, integrated health systems, and outpatient behavioral health practices at every level from new graduates to senior practitioners. The heaviest hiring concentrates in Newark, Trenton, and the greater Camden area, where employers like RWJBarnabas Health, Hackensack Meridian Health, and Cooper University Health Care maintain established behavioral health programs. Child and adolescent psychiatry, addiction medicine, and trauma-informed care are the most consistently in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Build a schedule that works for you. Provide care telehealth and onsite in Asbury Park, NJ 2x a week.
Mindify Wellness and Care is seeking a compassionate and skilled Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) to join our growing behavioral health team. This opportunity offers flexibility, strong clinical support, and the ability to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals seeking quality psychiatric care.
As part of our interdisciplinary team, you'll provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and treatment planning through onsite services in Asbury Park and telehealth appointments. You'll collaborate with therapists, social workers, and a supervising psychiatrist to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.
Compensation
- Initial Psychiatric Evaluations: $60-$90 per visit
- Follow-Up Medication Management Visits: $35-$60 per visit
Compensation is based on experience, credentials, qualifications, and clinical expertise.
What You Can Expect
✅ Established patient referrals and scheduling support
✅ Supervising psychiatrist available for consultation and clinical guidance
✅ Collaborative agreement available
✅ Flexible scheduling based on your availability
✅ Opportunity to provide care through a combination of onsite services in Asbury Park and telehealth visits
Why Join Mindify?
- Flexible hybrid schedule with onsite and telehealth opportunities
- Consistent patient volume through established referral networks
- Supportive and collaborative clinical environment
- Administrative support so you can focus on patient care
- Access to a supervising psychiatrist and interdisciplinary treatment team
- Professional growth opportunities within a growing behavioral health organization
- Potential pathway to part-time or full-time W-2 employment
What You'll Do
Psychiatric Assessment & Treatment
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and ongoing assessments
- Diagnose behavioral health conditions using DSM-5-TR criteria
- Develop individualized treatment plans
- Prescribe, manage, and monitor psychiatric medications
- Conduct risk assessments and crisis evaluations when clinically indicated
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
Patient Education & Support
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, and treatment options
- Support patient engagement and treatment adherence
- Provide therapeutic interventions within scope of practice
Collaboration & Care Coordination
- Collaborate with therapists, social workers, primary care providers, and other members of the treatment team
- Participate in case consultations and treatment planning discussions
- Coordinate referrals and support continuity of care
Documentation & Compliance
- Complete timely and accurate documentation within the EMR
- Follow organizational policies, clinical standards, and applicable regulations
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA and professional practice standards
Qualifications
Required
- Master's or Doctoral Degree from an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program
- Active New Jersey RN License
- Active New Jersey APRN License
- Board Certification as a PMHNP-BC
- Active DEA Registration with prescriptive authority
Preferred
- Experience in outpatient behavioral health settings
- Telehealth experience
- Experience serving diverse patient populations
- Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
Work Location
Hybrid (Onsite + Telehealth)
- Primary onsite location: Asbury Park, NJ
- Telehealth opportunities available
- Flexible scheduling options
- Ability to create a hybrid schedule based on patient needs and provider availability
- Opportunity for full onsite, hybrid, or predominantly telehealth schedules depending on organizational needs
About Mindify Wellness and Care
Mindify Wellness and Care is dedicated to expanding access to compassionate, high-quality behavioral health services throughout New Jersey. Our mission is to empower individuals through comprehensive psychiatric care, therapy services, and community-based support.
We are seeking clinicians who share our commitment to collaboration, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care.
Growth Opportunities
Providers begin as 1099 Independent Contractors, offering flexibility while becoming familiar with our clinical programs, workflows, and patient population.
As Mindify continues to grow, opportunities for part-time or full-time W-2 employment may become available based on organizational needs and mutual interest.
Potential W-2 benefits may include:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Hybrid work opportunities
- Additional company-sponsored benefits as available
Apply Today
Whether you're looking to supplement your current practice, expand your clinical experience, or find a long-term professional home, Mindify Wellness and Care offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing alongside a mission-driven organization.
Apply today to join our team and help expand access to psychiatric care in Asbury Park and throughout New Jersey.
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What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mental health nurse practitioner jobs across New Jersey.
- Active New Jersey Advanced Practice Nurse license with psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner certification
- Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program
- Board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner through ANCC
- New Jersey DEA registration and prescriptive authority as a controlled dangerous substance registrant
- Experience with electronic health records platforms such as Epic or Athenahealth
- Collaborative agreement with a New Jersey licensed physician as required by state practice law
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mental health nurse practitioner in New Jersey?
You must complete a graduate-level psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner program, then pass the ANCC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner board certification exam. New Jersey requires an Advanced Practice Nurse license issued by the New Jersey Board of Nursing, which also requires a collaborative practice agreement with a physician before you can prescribe. You must separately register with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs as a controlled dangerous substance prescriber to write psychiatric medications.
How much do mental health nurse practitioners make in New Jersey?
Mental health nurse practitioners in New Jersey earn a median of about $159,310 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $122,390 for the lowest 10% to over $183,420 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire mental health nurse practitioners in New Jersey?
Employers hiring mental health nurse practitioners in New Jersey right now include CFG Health, Bright Harbor Healthcare, and Mindify Wellness and Care, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. New Jersey's large integrated health systems and county-run behavioral health networks generate the steadiest volume of openings across the state.
Which New Jersey cities have the most mental health nurse practitioner jobs?
New Jersey, Toms River, and East Orange have the most mental health nurse practitioner openings in New Jersey. Newark anchors the market as the state's largest city and home to major academic medical centers, while Trenton draws openings from state-contracted community mental health programs, and Camden benefits from Cooper University Health Care's substantial behavioral health footprint across South Jersey.
Are there remote mental health nurse practitioner jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, but they're limited. The role involves direct patient assessment and prescribing, which requires in-person or synchronous telehealth visits rather than fully remote desk work. About 90% of mental health nurse practitioner openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with telehealth medication management and follow-up appointments making up the largest share of those flexible positions.
How can I get hired as a mental health nurse practitioner in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a psychiatric nurse practitioner residency or fellowship, and RWJBarnabas Health and Hackensack Meridian Health both run structured post-graduate programs designed for new graduates. Community mental health centers contracted through the New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services often accept new graduates under close physician collaboration. Candidates who held registered nurse roles in inpatient psychiatric units before graduating have a clear advantage when applying to their same employer system.
Where can I find and apply to mental health nurse practitioner jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to mental health nurse practitioner jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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