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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Overview

Open roles23
Top employerCFG Health
Top cityNew Jersey
Cities hiring19
Work type70% Hybrid
Top industryHealthcare

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
Mindify Wellness and Care
Asbury Park, New Jersey
Mental & Behavioral Health
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Hybrid
Doctoral degree

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CHE Behavioral Health Services
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Flexible Schedule
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Flexible Schedule
CHE Behavioral Health Services
Cranbury, New Jersey
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$90k - $220k/yr
501-1,000

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CHE Behavioral Health Services
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Flexible Schedule
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Flexible Schedule
CHE Behavioral Health Services
Mystic Island, New Jersey
Mental & Behavioral Health
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$90k - $220k/yr
501-1,000

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 1099
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 1099
D'Amor Mental Health Center
West New York, New Jersey
Mental & Behavioral Health
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing

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Cordial health
Part-Time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Lakewood, NJ
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Cordial health
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Part-Time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Lakewood, NJ
Cordial health
Lakewood, New Jersey
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$93k - $114k/yr

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Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Jobs by City in New Jersey

Where New Jersey roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Toms River
2 jobs
East Orange
2 jobs
Holmdel
1 job
Tenafly
1 job
Cranbury
1 job
Freehold
1 job
Lakewood
1 job
Vineland
1 job
Woodbury
1 job

Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Job Market in New Jersey

A snapshot from current New Jersey openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

CFG Health
CFG Health2 open roles
Bright Harbor Healthcare
Bright Harbor Healthcare2 open roles
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Mindify Wellness and Care2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

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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