Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Tele-Psychiatry (Evenings/Nights)
100% Remote | Flexible Evening & Overnight Schedules | Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem Opportunities
Location: Remote (New Jersey-based coverage)
Practice Psychiatry Remotely Within a Large Academic-Affiliated Behavioral Health System
Center for Family Guidance, PC is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide tele-psychiatry services within a large, well-established academic-affiliated behavioral health system with an excellent reputation.
This unique opportunity allows experienced clinicians to practice remotely while supporting both emergency department and inpatient psychiatric services. Whether you are seeking a full-time career opportunity, supplemental income, or a flexible practice model that fits your lifestyle, this role offers exceptional scheduling flexibility, meaningful clinical autonomy, and the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population—all from the comfort of your home.
Why This Role Stands Out
- 100% remote tele-psychiatry position
- Flexible scheduling options with full-time, part-time, and per diem opportunities available
- Evening-only, overnight-only, or combined shift opportunities
- Ability to build a schedule that fits your lifestyle
- Opportunity to work across both the Emergency Department and inpatient psychiatric settings
- Significant clinical autonomy and independent decision-making
- Work within a large, academic-affiliated behavioral health system with excellent reputation
- Exposure to diverse psychiatric presentations and acuity levels
- Full-time benefits available for eligible providers
- Strong clinical and administrative support through the Center for Family Guidance, PC
Schedule & Coverage
Coverage is available seven days per week with flexibility to structure shifts based on provider availability.
Available coverage options include:
- Full shift: 5:00 PM – 8:00 AM
- Evening coverage
- Overnight coverage
- Full-time, part-time, and per diem opportunities
Start Date: Late Summer / Early Fall
Position Responsibilities
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations and consultations via telehealth
- Support Emergency Department behavioral health assessments and treatment recommendations
- Provide inpatient psychiatric coverage and follow-up care
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, social workers, and interdisciplinary treatment teams
- Assist with clinical decision-making, treatment planning, and disposition recommendations
- Complete accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record
- Participate in quality patient care initiatives and best-practice standards
- Collaborates with administrative leadership to address and resolve clinical and operational matters, ensuring efficient workflow, regulatory compliance, and high-quality patient care.
Qualifications
- Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- Active New Jersey license or ability to obtain
- CDS and DEA required
- Experience in emergency psychiatry, inpatient psychiatry, consult psychiatry, or crisis services preferred
- Comfortable practicing independently within a telehealth environment
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills
Ideal Candidate
We are seeking clinicians who:
- Thrive in fast-paced psychiatric environments
- Enjoy independent clinical decision-making
- Are comfortable evaluating patients in crisis
- Have experience or interest in emergency, inpatient, consult, or acute psychiatry settings
- Value flexibility and nontraditional practice models
- Enjoy working collaboratively while practicing remotely
- Seek meaningful clinical work without a daily commute
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation structure
- Full-time benefits available for 32+ hours/week
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- CME Allowance and CME Time
- Malpractice coverage provided
- Flexible scheduling options
Whether you're seeking a full-time career opportunity, supplemental income, or a flexible practice model that fits your lifestyle, we'd love to connect.
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