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Care One
Fort Lee, New Jersey

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$125K - $140K

The week · per this posting

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Great new Career Opportunity!

Now Hiring - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Bergen County)

Salary Range $125,000 to $140,000 a year

The Advanced Practice Nurse will be responsible for, but are not limited to:

1. Conduct visits to patients in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

2. Communicate visit findings to designated members of the interdisciplinary team.

3. Facilitate access to appropriate support models of care (i. e., rehabilitation, on-going aggressive treatment).

4. Consult with other members of interdisciplinary team to contribute to the patient's plan of care.

5. Prepare and maintain accurate patient records, charts and documents.

6. Assist in development of clinical practice guidelines/standards in support of quality care as needed.

7. Ensure collaboration with patients, caregivers, medical directors and members of IDT.

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited program.

Professional Experience

  • Must have a Nurse Practitioner's license in the state of operations
  • PMHNP certification
  • Must have 1+ years experience working within Family, General Practice, Geriatric care or related field
  • Experience in a nursing home, hospital, assisted living or acute rehab space is a plus but not required.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development and clinical excellence.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and a reliable source of transportation
  • Must be willing to travel locally

The CareOne mission is to define excellence within the health care community. We are dedicated to Maximizing Patient Outcomes. We treat Residents, their families and each other with respect, dignity and compassion. Through a collaborative and consultative approach, we strive to provide a framework of strength and stability for our Centers and Communities. We work to maintain the highest standards of care and service for Residents, families and our valued employees.

We are proud to Offer the following benefits to Part-time (22.5+ hours/week) and

Full-time Employees:

  • Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
  • Multiple Medical Plans
  • Including Pharmacy
  • Including Teladoc
  • Multiple Dental Plans
  • Vision Plan
  • Health Savings Account (eligibility restrictions apply)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Whole Life Insurance
  • Medicare Employee Assistance
  • Legal Plan
  • Commuter Benefits
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program (available to all employees)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vacation
  • Sick Plans in accordance with state laws
  • Opportunities to advance and grow your career

If working with people who are dedicated, compassionate, and concerned about their patients is essential to you, then you'll appreciate being a part of our team. We've built a strong reputation on the outstanding level of care that we provide. We have a graciously appointed facility with strong belief in patient care and service; join us at our beautiful facility!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO/AA/M/F/DV

Key Responsibilities

The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will conduct patient visits, facilitate access to care models, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and maintain patient care plans. They are also responsible for preparing accurate medical records and assisting in the development of clinical practice guidelines.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and possess a valid Nurse Practitioner license in the state of operations. Additionally, applicants must have PMHNP certification and at least one year of experience in family, general practice, or geriatric care.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient DocumentationCare PlanningRehabilitation Support

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 56% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$133k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $122k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
30%
Loan repayment
9%
Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,009 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Fort Lee

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$989k≈ 7.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,872/mo≈ 37% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
35 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Care One

Hospitals and Health Care
Fort Lee, NJ
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
Paid Time Off
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program