Mental Health Physician Assistant or NP

Job description

Description Job Title: Telehealth PA/NP (NJ Licensed) – Outpatient Med Management Location: Remote (Telehealth) – Must hold an active NJ license Schedule: Daytime hours, Monday–Friday (normal business hours) Compensation: Negotiable, based on experience

About Us:

At Total Life, we’re on a mission to support healthier aging and address mental health challenges by making high-quality, affordable emotional support services accessible to all older adults. As a behavioral health organization dedicated to older adult care, we use evidence-based practices to help clients live emotionally healthy, connected, and fulfilling lives.

Position Overview We are seeking a NJ-licensed Physician Assistant or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our telehealth practice providing care exclusively to the geriatric population. This role focuses on follow-up medication management, cognitive assessments, and development of initial care coordination plans for older adults. Ongoing monitoring and patient support will be provided by our nursing team.

This position offers a predictable daytime schedule with no evenings, weekends, or call requirements and is ideal for clinicians who are passionate about improving mental health and cognitive outcomes in older adults.

Patient Population

- Adults age 65 and older

- Patients in assisted living, long-term care, and community settings

- Common conditions include dementia, mild cognitive impairment, depression, anxiety, behavioral symptoms of dementia, sleep disorders, and medication-related concerns

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct telehealth follow-up visits for psychiatric medication management in geriatric patients

- Monitor treatment response and adjust medications with attention to age-related risks, polypharmacy, and medical comorbidities

- Perform cognitive screenings and assessments (e.g., MoCA, MMSE, or similar tools)

- Develop initial care coordination and behavioral support plans

- Collaborate closely with nursing staff who will provide ongoing monitoring and patient support

- Communicate with supervising psychiatrist as needed

- Maintain timely and accurate documentation within the EMR

Qualifications

- Licensed and certified as a Physician Assistant or PMHNP in NJ (required)

- Experience in geriatric psychiatry, long-term care, or dementia care strongly preferred

- Experience with cognitive assessment tools and behavioral management strategies

- Comfortable delivering care via telehealth platforms

- Strong clinical judgment related to polypharmacy, fall risk, and medication safety in older adults

- Ability to work collaboratively within a team-based care model

What We Offer

- Fully remote work environment

- Consistent daytime schedule and strong work-life balance

- Supportive administrative, nursing, and psychiatric leadership team

- Flexible compensation structure

- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an underserved geriatric population

- Minimal administrative burden with strong clinical support

About the Role This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who values relationship-based care, thoughtful medication management, and team-supported treatment for medically complex older adults.

What Will Set You Apart:

- Experience working with older adults or in geriatric mental health

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a compassionate, patient-centered approach

- Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus

- Established relationships within your local community

Benefits & Compensation

- Extremely competitive salary

- Full-time position with comfortable visit lengths

- Supportive clinical and administrative team

- Opportunities for professional growth, leadership, and meaningful impact within a mission-driven organization

Schedule

- Monday – Friday FT position

- 2 patients per hour plus very minimal supervisory expectations

How to Apply Please attach your resume and a brief note about your interest in supporting healthier aging in your community. We look forward to meeting passionate clinicians ready to make a difference.

Our Commitment: Total Life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, inclusion, and respect, ensuring a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.