Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Innovative Therapeutic Services • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS) is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide psychiatric services to children and adolescents in a juvenile detention center setting. This role focuses on addressing psychiatric disorders, behavioral challenges, trauma, and co-occurring conditions to support rehabilitation. The PMHNP will collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team to ensure medication compliance and uphold professional standards of care. The ideal candidate is a licensed professional in Maryland with experience working with youth in juvenile justice settings and a commitment to trauma-informed, evidence-based care. Candidate must be open to working six 8-hour shifts per month. Flexible scheduling - between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and/ or 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday/Sunday. Onboarding and required training are expected to begin in February 2026, with staff assuming their full clinical roles effective March 30, 2026 .

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Nursing
• Active License in the state of Maryland (PMHNP) - in good standing
• Minimum of 3 years practicing psychiatry
• Previous work experience with the adolescent population as a nurse practitioner prescribing medications is required.
• Experience working with children and adolescents in a juvenile detention center setting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet-based systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willing to complete a federal and state background check
• Reliable transportation
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and within an interdisciplinary team
• Flexibility, organizational skills, and creativity
• Commitment to ethical practice and high-quality psychiatric care
• Self-sufficiency and reliability in high-acuity environments

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments to diagnose mental health conditions of youth between two Baltimore facilities
• Develop personalized treatment plans using a combination of psychotherapy, medications, and other therapeutic approaches
• Work closely with nursing staff to ensure proper administration of psychotropic medications
• Consult with nursing and behavioral health staff to review Medication Administration Records (MARs), laboratory results, and other medical records
• Complete Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) assessments, with behavioral health staff assisting in tele-psychiatry settings if necessary
• Deliver emergency psychiatric services as needed, including 24/7 on-call coverage
• Provide face-to-face consultations within 1 hour of notification when requested
• Attend clinical staff meetings as scheduled
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted perks through ADP
• Free trainings and CEUs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time