Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Job Overview

We are seeking an energetic, compassionate, and experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMH-NP) to provide onsite psychiatric services at a skilled nursing facility in Cambridge, Maryland. The PMH-NP will be responsible for evaluating adult patients, managing psychiatric medications, supporting behavioral health needs, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team to promote comprehensive, patient-centered treatment.

This position is ideal for a psychiatric provider who values collaborative care, meaningful patient relationships, and the opportunity to improve mental-health outcomes in a skilled nursing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric services onsite one day per week at a skilled nursing facility.
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental-health assessments for adult patients.
• Evaluate new admissions and complete psychiatric follow-up visits.
• Assess symptoms, treatment response, medication effectiveness, safety concerns, and changes in mental status.
• Diagnose and treat psychiatric conditions within the scope of licensure and clinical expertise.
• Prescribe, initiate, adjust, and discontinue psychiatric medications in accordance with applicable clinical standards, HIPAA requirements, DEA regulations, and state and federal laws.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough clinical documentation, including evaluations, progress notes, medication orders, treatment plans, and follow-up recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, nursing staff, therapists, case managers, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide consultation and recommendations regarding behavioral symptoms, mood disorders, anxiety, psychosis, sleep disturbance, cognitive changes, and other psychiatric concerns.
• Educate patients, families, and facility staff regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment options, risks, benefits, and expected outcomes.
• Identify and respond appropriately to psychiatric emergencies, changes in safety risk, and acute behavioral-health concerns.
• Promote a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and patient-centered approach to care.
• Contribute to quality-improvement initiatives and compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner through ANCC or equivalent recognized certifying organization.
• Current, unrestricted Maryland APRN/NP license.
• Current DEA registration and prescribing authority, as applicable.
• Experience in psychiatric medication management, skilled nursing, long-term care, outpatient psychiatry, inpatient psychiatry, or a related setting preferred.
• Knowledge of psychiatric assessment, psychopharmacology, geriatric mental health, cognitive disorders, and behavioral-health treatment.
• Strong understanding of HIPAA, medication safety, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team.

Services Provided

The PMH-NP will support a comprehensive model of behavioral healthcare that may include:

• Psychiatric evaluations
• Medication management
• New-admission assessments
• Ongoing psychiatric follow-ups
• Supportive therapy and psychoeducation
• Behavioral-health consultation
• Collaborative treatment planning
• Care coordination with families and healthcare professionals
• Crisis assessment and safety planning

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation, scheduling details, and employment classification will be determined based on experience, credentials, and arrangement. Additional details regarding malpractice coverage, administrative support, documentation systems, and facility orientation will be discussed during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to providing an inclusive and respectful workplace. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Join us to be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to delivering exceptional mental health care! We value energetic professionals who thrive on making a difference through patient-centered approaches while utilizing cutting-edge EMR/EHR systems like Cerner or Athenahealth. If you are passionate about advancing psychiatric practice with critical care experience and a collaborative spirit, we want to hear from you!

Pay: From $80.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4.0 – 12.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

License/Certification:

• PMHNP in State of Maryland (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Cambridge, MD 21613 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80