Bilingual Spanish-Speaking PMHNP

Alta Healthcare Services•Gaithersburg, MD

15h•$80,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Alta Mental Health Solutions is seeking a bilingual English/Spanish-speaking Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join their outpatient team in Gaithersburg, serving Montgomery County and surrounding communities. This is a part-time hybrid position, combining in-person care at the Gaithersburg clinic with remote telehealth visits. The role focuses on providing psychiatric care to Spanish-speaking families, helping them access services and feel heard in a language they are comfortable with. The position offers flexible scheduling, administrative support, and the opportunity to make a meaningful community impact by expanding access to psychiatric care for Spanish-speaking individuals and families.

Requirements

Active Maryland licensure and certification to practice as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Current PMHNP board certification.
Professional fluency in English and Spanish, including the ability to conduct psychiatric evaluations and explain medication treatment in both languages.
Current DEA registration, or eligibility to obtain it before performing duties that require it.
Strong psychiatric assessment, psychopharmacology, and clinical judgment skills.
Comfort providing both in-person care and telehealth.
A compassionate, culturally responsive approach to working with diverse clients.
Maintain an agreed-upon weekly appointment schedule based on your availability.
Demonstrate reliable attendance and schedule consistency.

Nice To Haves

Outpatient psychiatry or behavioral health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychiatric evaluations, mental status examinations, and diagnostic assessments in English and Spanish.
Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients.
Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications within your scope of practice.
Monitor treatment response, side effects, medication adherence, and safety.
Explain diagnoses, treatment options, and medication instructions in clear, accessible language.
Order and review clinically indicated laboratory tests.
Assess risk and coordinate appropriate follow-up or higher levels of care when needed.
Collaborate with therapists and other providers to support coordinated treatment.
Complete clinical documentation on time.
Participate in clinical consultation, team communication, and feedback processes.