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Owen Health Care
Union, New Jersey

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerPer Diem Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Join Owen Health Care Inc. as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Bilingual / Fluent in Spanish speaking preferred ) in Union, New Jersey, where your expertise can make a meaningful impact! This position offers the exciting opportunity to work with a diverse client base while providing compassionate care in a supportive environment. Enjoy work flexibility, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life seamlessly.

With a competitive Per Diem pay structure, you can take control of your earnings while maximizing your potential. At Owen Health Care Inc., we prioritize innovation and excellence, creating a culture where your skills can thrive. Embrace the chance to be part of a forward-thinking team that values your experience and knowledge.

Seize this opportunity to contribute to our mission of empathetic care while advancing your professional journey!

A Little About Owen Health Care Inc.

Owen Health Care Inc. is a state-licensed agency and is accredited by The Joint Commission as a health care agency.

We provide compassionate, quality, and affordable health care services to adults with mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders, as well as to all individuals with disabilities-including children and the elderly.

In our organization, we are passionate about helping people, dedicated to the health and well being of all the clients we serve, and committed to ensuring the best quality of care. Our licensed clinicians and highly qualified professionals are trained to provide the highest quality, compassionate care.

Make a Difference as a Psychiatric Nurse Practioner

As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) at Owen Health Care Inc., you will play a crucial role in delivering comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnosing mental health conditions.

Your responsibilities will include prescribing medications, managing patient medications, and providing essential education to empower clients in their recovery journeys.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists, primary care providers, and therapists, to ensure integrated care tailored to each patient's unique needs.

Maintaining accurate documentation and monitoring medication side effects are vital aspects of your role, alongside providing necessary crisis management when required. Additionally, you will screen for substance use and engage in preventive care initiatives, all while adhering to strict legal and ethical standards. In this dynamic position, your expertise will contribute to fostering a healthier community and enhancing the quality of life for your patients.

What You Need to Be Successful

To excel as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) at Owen Health Care, several critical skills and qualifications are essential. You must possess prescriptive authority and be licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey, ensuring compliance with local regulations. A current New Jersey Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) certificate issued by the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is also mandatory for safe and effective medication management.

Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills are vital for performing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and formulating accurate treatment plans. Additionally, excellent communication and interpersonal skills are crucial for collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and engaging effectively with patients.

Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and other healthcare software will enhance your ability to maintain accurate documentation and streamline patient care.

Finally, empathy and ethical judgment are imperative for navigating complex patient situations while providing compassionate care tailored to individual needs.

Get Started with our Team!

If you feel this is the right job for you, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

Key Responsibilities

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for conducting psychiatric evaluations, diagnosing mental health conditions, and managing patient medications. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide integrated care and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed to practice in New Jersey with prescriptive authority and a current DEA Controlled Dangerous Substances certificate. Strong clinical assessment skills and proficiency in EHR systems are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Psychiatric EvaluationDiagnosisElectronic Health RecordsInterpersonal CommunicationSpanish FluencySubstance Use Screening

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Owen Health Care a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 2,209 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 60% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
10%
Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,209 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Union

Median resident rent
$1,807/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.