Cooper University Hospital·Camden, New Jersey
The Advanced Practice Provider will evaluate and treat psychiatric patients on medical/surgical floors and in the emergency department in collaboration with the consultation-liaison team. Responsibilities include conducting daily rounds, providing ongoing follow-ups, and educating non-psychiatry staff on managing psychiatric patients.
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Short Description ADVANCED PRACTICED PROVIDER (APP) - Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant – Per Diem - Psychiatry – Outpatient This posting is for an outpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner within the Department of Cooper Behavioral Health.
The Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider will function within the scope of practice as defined by the state and national APP nurse practice act.
The APP utilizes the scientific process and national standards of care as a framework for managing patient care.
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the direct care, initiation and follow-up of pediatric patients that matches his/her delineation of privileges and skill set.
Patients seen through Cooper Behavioral Health include, but are not limited to, MDD, GAD, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, Psychotic Disorders, SCZ, ADHD, and Personality Disorders.
Brief Summary of Responsibilities: As licensed independent providers, the Psychiatric APP’s practice autonomously and/or in consultation with a collaborating/supervising physician and other health care professionals to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients’ psychiatric illnesses- health problems.
In addition to diagnosing and managing psychiatric illnesses, APPs will emphasize health promotion and wellness, as well as disease prevention.
The APP will perform a comprehensive pediatric patient history with psychiatric emphasis collecting information from appropriate sources (family) to determine a working differential diagnosis and develop an individualized plan of care.
Other services include, but are not limited to ordering, performing and interpreting rating scales, genetic tests, diagnostic and laboratory tests.
Experience Required Prior experience providing psychiatric clinical services required, including diagnostic evaluations, pharmacotherapy, and psychotherapy.
Education Requirements Master's Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant License/Certification Requirements NJ-RN/APN license or NJ-PA license; Board certified and AHA BLS certification Special Requirements Scheduled Days / Hours: Per Diem - as needed Salary Min ($) USD $52.00 Salary Max ($) USD $86.00
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies and possess a valid New Jersey license. Prior experience in providing psychiatric clinical services, including diagnostic evaluations and pharmacotherapy, is required.
Market context
Advanced-practice roles in New Jersey are often competitive because employers look for licensed Nurse Practitioners who can work independently while handling complex patient conversations with confidence. This category typically draws steady demand in settings that need experienced clinical decision-making, and candidates should confirm active NP licensure, national board certification, state licensure, and DEA registration before applying. Job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time when comparing roles.