Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- Maryland

Location: Remote - Remote

License Requirements: Active PMHNP license in MD/VA/MI/IL (Multi-State or compact licensure preferred).

Compensation: Fee-for-Service; competitive per session pay structure

Schedule: Part-Time or Full-Time Flexible part-time or full-time options available (afternoon evening and weekend availability strongly required)

Who We Are:

We all walk around with an invisible backpack carrying our emotions experiences and unspoken challenges. Like a physical backpack it can grow heavy when filled with too much - We created Backpack Healthcare to help lighten that load.

At Backpack Healthcare were reimagining mental health care for children teens and young adults. As a clinician-led minority-owned organization our mission is simple: when clinicians thrive kids thrive.

We are building a mental health system that is compassionate innovative and sustainable one that honors both the provider and the patient. At Backpack Healthcare we are not just offering a job; were offering purpose flexibility and the chance to change lives everyday. If youre ready to be a part of a collaborative empowering and forward -thinking mental health movement join our team and make a real impact by breaking barriers and healing young minds..

Your Role at Backpack Healthcare:

As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with Backpack Healthcare youll provide high-quality compassionate psychiatric care to children teens and young adults through a collaborative telehealth model. Youll be part of a clinician-led team that values integrity innovation and integrated care delivery.

Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations via telehealth to assess each patients mental health needs.
• Formulate accurate evidence-based diagnoses and collaborate with other professionals when interdisciplinary input is needed.

Treatment Planning and Implementation

• Develop individualized treatment plans in partnership with patients and their families.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications monitor effectiveness and adjust as needed for optimal outcomes.
• Provide supportive therapy brief interventions and psycho-education to promote emotional health and resilience.

Collaborative and Integrated Care

• Partner closely with therapists psychiatrists and care coordinators to ensure coordinated patient-centered treatment.
• Participate in case reviews and interdisciplinary meetings to support continuity of care and clinical excellence.

Education Documentation and Compliance

• Educate patients and families about mental health conditions treatment options and medication management.
• Maintain accurate timely and compliant documentation in the EHR to reflect patient progress and care coordination.
• Uphold all ethical legal and professional standards for psychiatric nursing practice.

Professional Growth and Development

• Stay informed about emerging research evidence-based practices and trends in psychiatric nursing.
• Participate in ongoing education supervision and team development initiatives designed to help clinicians thrive.

What We Are Looking For:

• Masters or Doctoral degree from an accredited Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current unrestricted PMHNP license (multi-state or compact licensure preferred).
• Board certification as PMHNP-BC.
• Experience with or passion for working with youth and families.
• Strong clinical judgment communication skills and empathy.
• Comfort and competence in a telehealth environment.

New graduates are welcome to apply mentorship and clinical support are available.

How We Support You:

Growth & Education CEU reimbursement clinical supervision and advancement opportunities

Supportive & Fun Team Culture Join a collaborative network of clinicians and operators who care deeply about your success.

Competitive Benefits

• Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Company Match
• PTO

Ready to Join Us

Help us lighten the load one backpack at a time.
Apply today and be part of a movement where your purpose and expertise truly matter.

Backpack Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that the strength of our care depends on the diversity and well-being of our team. We celebrate differences in age color disability ethnicity gender identity or expression national origin physical and mental ability race religion sexual orientation veteran status and other traits that make each person unique. We welcome and encourage diverse candidates to apply for any position for which they are qualified and to bring their unique perspectives experiences and talents to our team.