Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Valera Health • New Jersey, NJ

39d • Remote

About The Position

At Valera Health, we are at the forefront of tele-mental health, committed to delivering compassionate mental health care that is accessible and affordable to all. We are expanding our team and looking for exceptional, driven Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) for part-time roles. Our collaborative model and robust technology are designed to eliminate administrative burdens, allowing clinicians to focus on delivering outstanding patient care and maximize their clinical impact.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality psychiatric telehealth services, including initial assessments and follow-up appointments, adhering to APA and AACAP evidence-based guidelines.
• Diagnose, provide psychoeducation, offer supportive psychotherapy, and prescribe psychotropic medications using cutting-edge psychopharmacology.
• Educate patients, ages 12+, thoroughly on the risks, benefits, and alternatives of treatment, setting reasonable outcome expectations.
• Work seamlessly within our multidisciplinary care team (Psychiatrists, Therapists, Health Coaches) and with dedicated Health Navigators who handle patient engagement and logistics.
• 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).

Benefits

• Flexibility of working remotely
• Collaborative agreements and regular clinical rounds with licensed psychiatrists
• Regular supervision during the first two months
• Malpractice insurance provided by Valera
• EMR and technology systems provided
• Clinical training to continually refine skills (CEUs may be available)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level