Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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Job Description
Are you looking for a career that aligns your passion and values with your purpose? Then we are looking for you!
At Valera Health we are at the forefront of tele-mental health. We are committed to delivering compassionate mental health care that is accessible and affordable to all. To learn more about Valera, check us out HERE.
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Are you a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner ready to revolutionize mental healthcare from the comfort of your home?
Join Valera Health, a leader at the forefront of tele-mental health, where your passion for compassionate, evidence-based care meets purpose. We are dedicated to making high-quality mental health care accessible and affordable for all. We’re currently expanding our team and looking for exceptional, driven Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) for part-time roles.
The Valera Advantage: Focus on Care, Not Clutter
We believe clinicians should focus on what they do best: delivering outstanding patient care. Our collaborative model and robust technology are designed to eliminate administrative burdens, allowing you to maximize your clinical impact.
What You'll Do (The Role)
Be a Clinical Leader: Provide high-quality psychiatric telehealth services, including initial assessments and follow-up appointments, adhering to APA and AACAP evidence-based guidelines.
Deliver Comprehensive Care: Masterfully diagnose, provide psychoeducation, offer supportive psychotherapy, and prescribe psychotropic medications using cutting-edge psychopharmacology.
Empower Patients: Educate patients, ages 12+, thoroughly on the risks, benefits, and alternatives of treatment, setting reasonable outcome expectations.
Collaborate and Connect: Work seamlessly within our multidisciplinary care team (Psychiatrists, Therapists, Health Coaches) and with dedicated Health Navigators who handle patient engagement and logistics.
Maintain Clinical Excellence: Manage a caseload, swiftly check your inbox daily, respond to non-urgent clinical questions within two business days, and ensure timely documentation (notes signed within 48 hours).
Your Benefits and Community
Joining Valera means becoming part of a supportive, diverse community where collaboration is key and your growth is prioritized.
- Flexibility & Freedom: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely
- Unwavering Support: Benefit from collaborative agreements and regular clinical rounds with licensed psychiatrists, including regular supervision during your first two months.
- Protected Practice: Malpractice insurance is provided by Valera.
Technology Forward: We equip you with the best EMR and technology systems to ensure efficient and effective care delivery.
Growth Opportunities: Participate in clinical training to continually refine your skills (CEUs may be available).
Your Commitment (Schedule & Responsibilities)
- Full Time commitment of 32-40hrs a week.
- Some late afternoon, evenings, and weekends preferred.
- Active participation in our team-based approach with clinicians and navigators.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Required Qualifications
- Active Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) licensure in New Jersey
- Active DEA licensure
- Participation in New Jersey Medicaid and Medicare
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Willingness and Experience working with adolescents 12+ in a clinical setting
Highly Desired Attributes
A reliable, self-starter mentality—capable of working independently yet thriving as part of a high-performing team.
- A profound commitment to working with diverse patient populations and diagnoses.
- Experience working with children and adolescents, six years and up.
Be part of our mission! We are proud of the work we do, and we know it takes a great, diverse team to make it happen. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Be part of our mission!
We are very proud of the work that we do and it takes a great team to make it happen! If you are interested in one of our open positions, we’d love to start the conversation.
We hire people from all backgrounds because that’s what it takes to build a team that can reach and support those in need of high-quality behavioral healthcare. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality psychiatric telehealth services including assessments, diagnosis, and medication management. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based mental health care.
Requirements
Requires an active Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license in New Jersey and active DEA licensure. Candidates must have at least two years of experience and experience working with adolescents.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Valera Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 13,529 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 56% have no call, 78% require no weekends — this position is remote.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in nurse practitioner roles | ranked against 13,529 Nurse Practitioner roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Psychiatry median $137k (middle half $128k–$146k)70 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 46% remote · 56% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Nurse Practitioner listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry hiring demand | #14 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 34 days · 18% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 884 postings, 1,094 closed |
| New Psychiatry listings | 1,316 in the last 30 days | 1,034 the 30 days before (+27%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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