Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Outpatient Psychiatry (Innovative Care Environment)
Location: Westwood, NJ
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 1–2 late days, 1:5 call rotation
About the Opportunity
Join a leading community health organization in Westwood, NJ, as a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. This respected outpatient psychiatry setting emphasizes innovation and compassionate care, providing a supportive environment that balances scientific advancements with a commitment to patient-centered service. Be part of a team that is known for improving the health and well-being of the community it serves.
Position Overview
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, you will play a key role in the outpatient psychiatry department, managing medical refills, seeing new patients, and maintaining your own patient load. Expect a collaborative atmosphere with a full-time schedule that includes 1–2 late days and a 1:5 call rotation, involving phone management of ER admissions and weekend hospital rounds.
Position Highlights
✓ Full-time, Monday–Friday schedule
✓ 1–2 late days per week
✓ 1:5 call rotation for a balanced work-life
✓ Collaborative team environment
✓ Patient-centered care with innovative practices
✓ Opportunity to manage your own patient panel
✓ Supportive administrative and clinical staff
✓ Access to ongoing professional development
Compensation & Benefits
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a compassionate and innovative Nurse Practitioner with a passion for psychiatric care. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a supportive, patient-centered environment and is eager to contribute to a team that values both cutting-edge medicine and compassionate service.
Next Steps
If you are ready to join a team that is committed to making a difference in mental health care, we encourage you to apply. Our interview process is straightforward and designed to get to know you better. Submit your application today to take the next step in your career.
Compensation context
- Posted range on this job
- Not published
- Median psychiatric nurse practitioner midpoint, nationwide
- $152,000
- 26 openings with a range
Figures are posted ranges on current searches, recomputed hourly, not survey estimates. See psychiatric nurse practitioner salary by state →
Frequently asked questions
- Is this Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner position in Westwood, New Jersey still open?
- Yes. This page comes from a live search MedStaff Nationwide is running for a client, and it is taken down the day the position fills. The search was posted on October 20, 2026.
- What does this psychiatric nurse practitioner job pay?
- The employer has not published a range on this posting. Your recruiter can share it on the first call. For context, the median posted midpoint across 26 current psychiatric nurse practitioner openings nationwide is $152,000.
- Is there a fee to apply through MedStaff Nationwide?
- No. The hiring organization pays our fee, never you. You work with one recruiter for the whole search, and nothing is sent to the employer without your permission.
- How long does it take to get licensed in New Jersey?
- APRN licensure and scope-of-practice rules vary by state, including New Jersey's requirements for prescriptive authority and collaborative agreements. Your MedStaff recruiter helps you navigate New Jersey board requirements and credentialing timelines before you start.
- What happens after I apply?
- The recruiter running this search calls you, usually within one business day, to confirm fit, answer the questions the posting leaves out, and set up the first interview if you want to move forward.
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Contact a RecruiterPosted 10/20/2026