Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and formulate evidence-based diagnoses
• Develop individualized treatment plans in partnership with patients and families
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitoring effectiveness and adjusting as needed
• Provide brief supportive interventions and psychoeducation alongside medication management
• Collaborate with therapists, psychiatrists, and care coordinators in regular case reviews
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EHR
• Educate families about diagnoses, treatment options, and expectations

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted Maryland PMHNP license (multi-state or compact preferred)
• PMHNP-BC board certification
• Active DEA license
• Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited PMHNP program
• Experience with or strong interest in working with youth and families
• Comfortable working independently in a telehealth environment
• Strong clinical judgment, clear communication, and empathy

Benefits

• Competitive fee-for-service per-session pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision for eligible team members
• PTO based on employment status
• CEU reimbursement
• Clinical mentorship and case consultation

About the Company

Backpack Healthcare provides online mental health care for children, teens, and young adults, covered by most insurance. The organization is clinician-led and minority-owned, having served over 12,000 families since 2020 with an integrated care model that embeds PMHNPs alongside therapists, psychiatrists, and care coordinators.