What is the average salary for inpatient PMHNPs?

Inpatient PMHNP salaries typically range from $140,000 to $200,000+ per year. Hospital roles often include night/weekend shift differentials (10-20% extra), sign-on bonuses ($5K-$25K), and full benefits including retirement and tuition reimbursement.

What does an inpatient PMHNP do daily?

Inpatient PMHNPs conduct psychiatric evaluations for new admissions, manage acute medication regimens, perform risk assessments, lead treatment team rounds, coordinate discharge planning, and provide crisis intervention. Typical caseloads range from 12-20 patients per shift depending on acuity.

Do I need experience for inpatient PMHNP positions?

While many inpatient positions prefer 1-2 years of experience, some hospitals offer fellowship programs and structured orientation for new graduates. Inpatient settings provide excellent training in crisis management, psychopharmacology, and multidisciplinary collaboration that accelerates career growth.

Inpatient PMHNP Jobs in New Jersey

Last Updated: March 2026 | Hospital & acute care psychiatric positions in New Jersey

Discover 14 inpatient psychiatric nurse practitioner positions in New Jersey

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$210k

Avg. Salary

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Why Choose Inpatient PMHNP Work in New Jersey?

Higher Base Pay

Inpatient PMHNPs earn $140K-$200K+ due to the demanding nature of acute psychiatric care.

Structured Environment

Hospital settings offer built-in support teams, protocols, and multidisciplinary care teams.

Defined Schedules

Many inpatient roles offer shift-based schedules (7-on/7-off, 3x12s) with no after-hours calls.

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Psychiatrist - New Jersey

Talkiatry

Talkiatry is a clinician-led, virtual psychiatry practice built to combine the stability of a hospital practice with the clinical autonomy of private practice. This role is designed for psychiatrists who want: • Predictable, W-2 compensation and benefits • Flexible scheduling, control over their ...

Posted on Feb 7, 2026

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

$145k/yr

Cordial Health

Lakewood, New Jersey

Part-TimeRemote

Cordial Health PC, a leading healthcare organization providing comprehensive mental health services to patients in nursing homes across NY and NJ, is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled PMHNP ...

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- Per Diem (Mt Holly, Willingboro, Voorhees, Marlton, NJ)

Virtua

Are you a compassionate experienced Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients and families during life’s most challenging moments? Virtua Health invites you to join our expanding Psychiatry team, where your expertise will directly enhance the quality of life for our dive...

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

NJ559w - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

$94k/yr

Fcs Co

Newark, Essex County

Full-TimeOn-site

NEW! A PMHNP is needed to see women and children in an inpatient/outpatient setting near Newark. Psychiatric Mental Health NP ANCC-BC preferred with experience in women's health and child population. FULL time Monday-Friday. On-call duties as needed. GREAT annual salary, benefits. Exciting opportuni...

Posted 4 days ago

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Cooper University Hospital

Camden, New Jersey

Full-Time

Together with psychiatric attendings, attending of other specialties, residents, nurses, social workers and other members of the treatment team, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide psychiatric assessments (identify barriers to care, gather information for referrals, arrange home visits, ...

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- Psychiatry Consult Service-Full-Time (Voorhees, NJ)

Direct Apply

Virtua

Voorhees Township, New Jersey

Part-Time

Location: Voorhees, New Jersey Schedule: 40 hours, Monday–Friday, 1st shift Are you a compassionate Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients and families during life’s most challenging moments? Virtua Health invites you to join our expanding Psychiatry team, where your ...

Posted 2 weeks ago

Inpatient Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner Per Diem

Direct Apply

HMHMG SPECIALTY CARE 570

Montgomery, New Jersey

Per Diem

The Inpatient Psychiatry Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) utilizes a patient-centered coordinated care model, demonstrating competencies in leadership, direct clinical practice, consultation/collaboration, coaching/guiding, research, and ethical decision-making. The APN works collaboratively with the p...

Posted on Feb 13, 2026

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

$53/hr

Virtua

Willingboro, New Jersey

Part-Time

Locations: Willingboro, NJ Schedule: 16 hours, Saturday, Sunday, 1st shift Are you a compassionate Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients and families during life's most challenging moments? Virtua Health invites you to join our expanding Psychiatry team, where your e...

Posted on Feb 12, 2026

NJ559w Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

New

Fsc Corporation

Newark, NJ

Full-Time

NJ559w Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Full-time Newark, NJ, USA Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Posted on May 22, 2023 Nurse Practitioner Job Description NEW! A PMHNP is needed to see women and children in an inpatient/outpatient setting near Newark .

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

CFG Health Network

Gloucester Township, New Jersey

Per Diem

CFG Health Network is committed to providing high-quality mental health care through our facilities, including Northbrook Behavioral Health Hospital in Blackwood, NJ. We focus on delivering compassionate and comprehensive psychiatric services in a collaborative environment aimed at promoting recover...

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

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Inpatient Tips

•Get comfortable with crisis intervention and de-escalation
•Build rapport with multidisciplinary teams
•Stay current on psychopharmacology for acute conditions
•Negotiate shift differentials for nights and weekends
•Consider inpatient fellowships for specialized training

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There are currently 14 inpatient PMHNP positions available. These include hospital-based psychiatric units, acute care facilities, crisis stabilization centers, and residential treatment programs across the country.