Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

🕒 July 27

🦀 Maryland – Remote

🦀 Maryland – Remote

⏱ Part Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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Backpack Healthcare

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51 - 200 employees

💼 Consulting

🛡️ Insurance

🏥 Healthcare

Consulting • Insurance • Healthcare

Backpack Healthcare is a provider of accessible, inclusive, and comprehensive mental health services for pediatrics, individuals, and families. They focus on breaking barriers to provide mental and emotional care through therapy, psychiatry, and medication management. Backpack Healthcare is dedicated to solving the youth mental health crisis by making care more personal, accessible, and inclusive, ensuring greater access for children, teens, and their families. The company is in-network with Medicaid and major insurances, aiming to address and support mental health needs efficiently. Their unique model is designed to intervene swiftly, offering specialized care tailored to the unique needs of each individual and family.

📋 Description

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and formulate evidence-based diagnoses • Develop individualized treatment plans in partnership with patients and their families • Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitor effectiveness, and adjust 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 our EHR • Educate families about diagnoses, treatment options, and what to expect

🎯 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 genuine 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 — new graduates are welcome • A collaborative team that treats integrated care as the standard, not the exception