Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Services at GBMC - Towson, MD

Sheppard Pratt Careers • Towson, MD

2d • $87,360 - $101,088 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is part-time employed through Sheppard Pratt Solutions on behalf of Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC). Sheppard Pratt partners with health systems nationwide to deliver high-quality acute psychiatric care in local communities. What to expect: Based in GBMC’s Emergency Department, this role offers a unique opportunity to provide urgent psychiatric evaluation, stabilization, and treatment to patients in crisis. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners in this setting play a vital role in delivering timely, patient-centered care while working closely with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe and appropriate next steps for each patient.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner license in Maryland with active Controlled Substances Registration and valid DEA Certificate.
• Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two years of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in acute psychiatric settings, ideally in an Emergency Department or consultation-liaison psychiatry.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams in high-acuity environments.
• Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and resilience in managing a fast-paced, diverse caseload.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, including risk and diagnostic assessments.
• Provide crisis intervention and stabilization for patients in acute distress.
• Prescribe and manage medications using evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.
• Facilitate referrals and transitions to appropriate inpatient or community-based services.
• Maintain accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and serve as a resource to ED staff.

Benefits

• An opportunity to provide quality mental health care services in a physician-led organization.
• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits.
• 403b retirement match.
• Generous paid-time-off and flexible scheduling.
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program. (EAP)
• Opportunities for student loan forgiveness.
• Grand rounds, CME opportunities, and on-site lectures.
• An opportunity work with trainees including medical students, residents, and fellows.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees