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Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatry, Per Diem - Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center

Atlantic Health System·Newton, New Jersey

Part Time·Hybrid·2-5 yrs·Posted 6 days ago
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The Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis intervention services. They will operate across inpatient and outpatient settings to support diverse clinical populations.

Atlantic Health is Seeking a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner for Psychiatry in Newton, New Jersey

Atlantic Health, one of New Jersey's largest non-profit healthcare networks, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join the Department of Psychiatry at Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center. As a Nurse Practitioner for the Department of Psychiatry, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis intervention services. The ideal candidate should possess at least 2 years of psychiatric experience, however new graduates are welcome to apply.

In this position, the NP will have the flexibility to choose the number of shifts they wish to undertake, along with the option to work inpatient, outpatient, or a combination of both settings. Joining the Department of Psychiatry at Atlantic Health means becoming a part of a large and supportive team, providing access to educational and training opportunities encompassing various treatment modalities and clinical populations across the Atlantic Health System.

  • At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:
  • Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
  • Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
  • Atlantic Medical Group
  • Atlantic Visiting Nurse
  • Atlantic Mobile Health
  • Atlantic Rehabilitation

We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For."

Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the “World’s Best Hospitals” in 2026.

Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.

Atlantic Health scored four “A” grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.

Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare – 2026.

Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.

Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.

Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.

Since 1932, Newton Medical Center has been providing care to the people of Sussex and warren counties in New Jersey, Pike County in Pennsylvania and southern Orange County in New York. We are home to the Center for Breast Health, the only one of its kind in Sussex County, addressing all of a woman’s breast health needs with state-of-the-art technology, resources, education, support and follow-up care. Newton Medical Center recently achieved the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Pathway to Excellence designation and is one of a select few health care facilities in New Jersey accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in all three echocardiography procedures: adult transthoracic, adult transesophogeal and adult stress.

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

  • Team Member Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
  • Life & AD&D Insurance.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
  • PTO & Paid Sick Leave
  • Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
  • Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
  • Backup and On-Site Childcare
  • Well-Being Rewards
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
  • Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
  • Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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Note

In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

Eeo statement

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

At Atlantic Behavioral Health, we know behavioral health plays a significant role in the healing process – not just for patients dealing with mental health disorders or substance abuse, but also for those recovering from injuries, surgeries, diseases, and other conditions. We help them cope with the stress and emotional challenges caused by such physical ailments. Our behavioral health team features highly trained psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed clinicians. We provide a variety of mental health services on an inpatient and outpatient basis, including intensive outpatient programs.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with New Jersey licensure and ANCC certification. ACLS and BLS certifications are required, and two years of psychiatric experience is preferred.

  • professional certificate
  • postgraduate degree
  • Team Collaboration
  • Independent Work
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Inpatient Care
  • Outpatient Care
  • Medication Management
  • Psychiatric Evaluations
  • Clinical Population Management

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • AD&D Insurance
  • Parental Leave
  • PTO
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Insurance
  • Employer Match
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Backup Childcare
  • Prescription Coverage
  • Home Insurance
  • Auto Insurance
  • Fertility Benefits
  • Well-Being Rewards
  • Healthy Pregnancy Program
  • Identity Theft Insurance
  • Adoption Leave
  • Surrogacy Leave
  • On-Site Childcare
  • Commuter Account

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Newton, New Jersey
Posted
Jul 21, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Atlantic Health System

Atlantic Health is at the forefront of medicine, setting standards for quality health care in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and the New York metropolitan area. Headquartered in Morristown, NJ, we are a leading non-profit health care system, powered by a passionate workforce of 25,000...

Salary listed on 466 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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