About this role
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