Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at CFG HEALTH SYSTEM a 2.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Psychiatry position at CFG HEALTH SYSTEM is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

CFG HEALTH SYSTEM lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $70k to $80k annually.

This is approximately 75% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

This position is based in Newark, New Jersey.

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric evaluation, Mental health assessment, Psychotherapy, Treatment planning, Medication management, Critical thinking, Patient triage, Interdisciplinary collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Nurse Practitioner performs psychiatric evaluations, develops treatment plans, and conducts psychotherapy for inmate patients in a correctional environment. They also manage psychotropic medication and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure effective patient care deli...