Job description
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.
EOE M/F/D/V
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.