Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Services at GBMC - Towson, MD
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Job Location:
Towson, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17-08-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
This position is part-time employed through Sheppard Pratt Solutionson behalf ofGreater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC). Sheppard Pratt partners with health systems nationwide to deliver high-quality acute psychiatric care in local communities. This position is for Saturday shifts only.
What to expect:
Based in GBMCs Emergency Department this role offers a unique opportunity to provide urgent psychiatric evaluation stabilization and treatment to patients in crisis. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners in this setting play a vital role in delivering timely patient-centered care while working closely with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe and appropriate next steps for each patient.
Specific responsibilities include:
Conduct psychiatric evaluations including risk and diagnostic assessments.
Provide crisis intervention and stabilization for patients in acute distress.
Prescribe and manage medications using evidence-based practices.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.
Facilitate referrals and transitions to appropriate inpatient or community-based services.
Maintain accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.
Support quality improvement initiatives and serve as a resource to ED staff.
What youll get from us:
At Sheppard Pratt you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:
- An opportunity to provide quality mental health care services in a physician-led organization.
- A commitment to professional development including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure. and/or certification preparation.
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits.
- 403b retirement match.
- Generous paid-time-off and flexible scheduling.
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program. (EAP)
- Opportunities for student loan forgiveness.
- Grand rounds CME opportunities and on-site lectures.
- An opportunity work with trainees including medical students residents and fellows.
What we need from you:
Required:
Current unrestricted Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner license in Maryland with active Controlled Substances Registration and valid DEA Certificate.
Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Masters or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
Preferred Experience:
Minimum of two years of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in acute psychiatric settings ideally in an Emergency Department or consultation-liaison psychiatry.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams in high-acuity environments.
Strong clinical judgment adaptability and resilience in managing a fast-paced diverse caseload.
The pay range for this position is minimum to maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors including but not limited to board certifications and years and level of related experience.
Sheppard Pratts impact spans hospitals special education schools residential programs outpatient centers and more. We are mission-driven and create an environment where our employees can explore what motivates them both professionally and personally. Through continuing education tuition reimbursement and career development programs we team with our employees to facilitate growth opportunities that put purpose to work.
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About Company
Sheppard Pratt offers inpatient, outpatient, home-based, school, and residential programs. Our programs and mental health services make healing a reality.
