Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner PMHNP / Part-Time Remote / 65-73/hr

Your Wellness Sources

15d•$65 - $73•Remote

About The Position

Your Wellness Sources (YWS), an integrated wellness practice, is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner for remote, part-time outpatient care. The primary focus is psychiatric evaluation and medication management for patients with PTSD, anxiety, depressive disorders, and co-occurring or complex psychosocial needs. Clinicians with psychotherapy experience may elect to provide up to eight additional hours of psychotherapy weekly. The role emphasizes compassionate, culturally responsive, trauma-informed care, collaborative relationships, and coordinated treatment. The position offers 8–16 hours per week for medication management, with an optional combined schedule of up to 24 hours per week. Compensation is $65–$73 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. A start within 2–4 weeks is preferred, subject to onboarding and credentialing.

Requirements

MSN or DNP with preparation as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Current national board certification as a PMHNP.
Active Maryland PMHNP authorization and a current Maryland RN license or valid multistate RN privilege covering Maryland; candidates with authorization in process may be considered, but all required credentials must be active before patient care begins.
At least three years of clinical practice as a PMHNP, including substantial outpatient psychiatric evaluation and medication management experience.
Strong working knowledge of psychopharmacology, differential diagnosis, trauma-informed care, and psychiatric risk assessment.
Applicable prescribing credentials and registrations required for assigned duties.
Excellent interpersonal skills, sound independent judgment, and clear verbal and written communication.
Professionalism, reliability, and timely completion of clinical documentation.
Comfort using electronic health records and telehealth platforms.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Access to a private, secure workspace and reliable internet connection.
Compassionate, respectful approach to diverse patients and commitment to serving people facing barriers to care.
Consistent weekly availability, with scheduling arranged by mutual agreement.

Nice To Haves

Experience caring for veterans, trauma survivors, and underserved or vulnerable populations.
Experience treating co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders.
Training in evidence-based psychotherapy, such as CBT, motivational interviewing, or trauma-focused approaches.
Experience with eClinicalWorks, AthenaOne, or comparable EHR systems.
Experience collaborating within an integrated, multidisciplinary practice.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, establish diagnoses, and develop individualized treatment plans.
Provide evidence-based medication management, assessing treatment response, adherence, side effects, medication interactions, and monitoring needs.
Educate patients about treatment options, benefits, and risks, and engage them in shared decision-making.
Assess suicide risk and other safety concerns; develop safety plans and coordinate escalation or referrals when needed.
Deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive care to patients with PTSD, anxiety, depressive disorders, and complex psychosocial needs.
Complete timely, accurate documentation supporting clinical decisions, medical necessity, and continuity of care.
Review treatment goals and update care plans as patient needs change.
Collaborate with therapists, primary care clinicians, and other team members to coordinate care.
Communicate reliably about patient concerns, follow-up needs, referrals, and transitions of care.
Participate in clinical consultation, team meetings, and quality improvement activities.
Optionally provide structured, evidence-based individual psychotherapy within the clinician’s training and competence, including treatment goals, progress assessment, and appropriate documentation.