Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Part-
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Alta Healthcare Services
Gaithersburg, MD, US
Summary
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will conduct psychiatric evaluations, perform mental status exams, and manage medications for patients. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement effective treatment plans.
Job Description
Alta Mental Health Solutions – Montgomery County, MD
Alta Mental Health Solutions is looking for a Part-Time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to conduct psychiatric evaluations, manage medications, and provide mental health treatment in our hybrid outpatient setting. This role is perfect for a PMHNP seeking flexible hours, a clinician-focused culture, and a consistent referral stream within a supportive outpatient psychiatry environment.
⭐ Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Alta Mental Health Solutions, you’ll find a workplace where your clinical expertise is appreciated and your well-being genuinely matters. We provide a calm, organized outpatient mental health setting with a consistent caseload (no waitlist), strong administrative and intake support, and leadership that truly listens. You’ll enjoy the independence of a hybrid PMHNP role (telehealth and in-person), the chance to deliver meaningful psychiatric care, and a team culture rooted in warmth, collaboration, and respect. If you’re seeking a place to grow professionally while maintaining work–life balance, you’ll thrive at Alta.
Position Overview
In this role, you will provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care, including psychiatric assessments, medication management, and ongoing treatment planning. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary mental health team to support clients across the lifespan. This is a part-time hybrid PMHNP position that offers autonomy, flexibility, and steady referrals.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations, mental status exams, and diagnostic assessments.
- Provide medication management and monitor treatment effectiveness
- Adjust psychotropic medications according to clinical response.
- Work together with therapists and clinical staff within a coordinated care model.
- Complete documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
- Provide trauma-informed, evidence-based psychiatric and mental health services.
What We Offer
- Hybrid work model (telehealth + in-office)
- Flexible part-time schedule
- Steady patient referrals; no waitlist
- Organized intake and admin support
- Competitive pay (Fee-for-Service, and 1099).
- Supportive, clinician-centered culture
Qualifications
- Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in Maryland
- DEA license (or eligibility to obtain)
- Experience in outpatient psychiatry, mental health, or behavioral health preferred
- Strong assessment and psychopharmacology skills
- Excellent communication and documentation habits
- Foreign Language a plus with pay differential: Spanish, French, and Amharic.
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