Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Therapy Focused)

Overview

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a therapy-focused Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), where your expertise will directly impact patient well-being and mental health outcomes. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and primarily deliver evidence-based psychotherapy and counseling interventions to diverse patient populations. This position is ideal for a clinician seeking a therapy-centered practice with limited medication management responsibilities, allowing for deeper therapeutic engagement and continuity of care.

Your energetic approach and dedication will foster a supportive environment that promotes recovery, resilience, and mental wellness across outpatient and inpatient settings. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize advanced nursing skills while making a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Duties

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, including patient history, mental status exams, and diagnostic assessments using ICD-10 coding standards.
• Provide psychotherapy services (such as CBT, supportive therapy, trauma-informed care, or other evidence-based modalities) as a primary component of treatment.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications when clinically appropriate, ensuring proper medication administration and monitoring for efficacy and side effects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans incorporating psychotherapy, psychopharmacology when needed, and case management strategies.
• Utilize EMR systems such as Epic, eClinicalWorks, or Cerner to document patient encounters accurately and maintain comprehensive medical records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Provide telehealth services to expand access to mental health care for individuals with mobility or transportation challenges.
• Educate patients and families on mental health conditions, coping skills, and therapeutic strategies to promote ongoing recovery.
• Participate in clinical research initiatives related to behavioral health and contribute to quality improvement projects aligned with NCQA standards.

Qualifications

• Valid certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with current state licensure.
• Demonstrated experience or strong interest in providing psychotherapy as a central part of clinical practice.
• Experience in behavioral health settings such as outpatient clinics, hospitals, or community mental health programs.
• Strong knowledge of psychopharmacology, ICD-10 coding, CPT coding for billing purposes, and medical documentation standards.
• Experience working with diverse populations such as children, geriatrics, individuals with developmental disabilities, or those requiring dementia or Alzheimer's care.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems like Epic, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks; telehealth experience is highly desirable.
• Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments including mental status exams and clinical evaluations.
• Commitment to patient-centered, therapy-driven mental health care that emphasizes long-term therapeutic relationships.

Pay: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Catonsville, MD 21228