Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Backpack Healthcare

. Provide comprehensive psychiatric care to children, teens, and young adults through telehealth .

Posted 11/9/2026part-timeRemote • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing psychiatric care through telehealth, including conducting evaluations, developing treatment plans, and managing psychotropic medications. Strong clinical judgment and communication skills are essential for collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

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Active Maryland PMHNP LicensePMHNP-BC Board CertificationActive DEA LicenseExperience With Children And AdolescentsTelehealth Experience

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Hard Skills

Psychiatric EvaluationsDiagnostic FormulationsIndividualized Treatment PlansMedication ManagementClinical DocumentationPsychoeducation

Soft Skills

Strong Clinical JudgmentCommunication SkillsEmpathy

Tools & Technologies

EHR

Certifications & Qualifications

PMHNP-BC Board CertificationActive DEA License

Industry Keywords

TelehealthPsychiatric CareChildren And AdolescentsMental HealthCase Consultation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide comprehensive psychiatric care to children, teens, and young adults through telehealth
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and develop diagnostic formulations
Create individualized treatment plans in partnership with patients and families
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications while monitoring effectiveness, safety, and clinical progress
Provide brief supportive interventions and psychoeducation alongside medication management
Collaborate with therapists, psychiatrists, and care coordinators through regular case consultation
Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in the EHR
Educate patients and families about diagnoses, medications, treatment options, and expected outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active, unrestricted Maryland PMHNP license required
Multi-state or compact licensure preferred
PMHNP-BC board certification
Active DEA license
Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited PMHNP program
Experience with—or a strong interest in—working with children, adolescents, and families
Comfort working independently in a telehealth environment
Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and genuine empathy
Afternoon, evening, and weekend availability required
New graduates welcome to apply

Benefits

Comp & perks

$100 per completed psychiatric intake
$40 per completed follow-up session
Monthly bonus potential based on eligible clinical and performance metrics
Opportunities for professional growth and increased earning potential
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
Collaborative interdisciplinary clinical team
100% remote telehealth practice