Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 5

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

The specific statements shown in each section of this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. Job responsibilities may be modified or expanded over time.

This W-2 hourly position includes responsibilities that span across three organizations, all under shared leadership:

• Focus #1 Community Wellness Outpatient Mental Health Center
• Focus #2 Lighthouse Behavioral Health Center
• Focus #3 Freedom Healthcare

You will maintain separate W-2 employment relationships with each organization and will receive individual payroll compensation from each entity based on the time worked and services provided for their respective programs. This means you will be an official employee of all three companies, with hours, responsibilities, and compliance obligations tracked separately for each.

This role is structured as a 24-hour per week position, with approximately one-third of the total weekly hours (about 8 hours per week) allocated to each organization. While day-to-day supervision and scheduling will be coordinated centrally to support integrated care, each employer will manage its own onboarding, HR, and compliance processes in accordance with applicable laws and organizational policies.

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) will work every Monday, Friday and one other set weekday each week, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on each assigned day. The schedule will include one full administrative day (Fridays) and two days (Thursday and one other set weekday) focused primarily on direct client care and clinical services.

Compensation for this position ranges from $30.00 to $100.00 per hour, and is commensurate with experience, expertise, verified credentials, and available company budget. In addition to hourly wages, eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Paid Time Off (PTO), Family and Medical Leave, Health, Medical, and Dental Insurance Reimbursement or health insurance coverage, as available, Supplemental Health and Disability Insurance Options, Retirement Savings Plan, Professional Development Support and Continuing Education Opportunities. Anticipated travel: 5% of the time. There is no additional compensation for travel.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Facilitating and documenting coordination with external primary care providers, as clinically appropriate and with proper consent.
• Prescribing medications following a full face-to-face evaluation and assessing for any contraindications prior to initiating a medication regimen.
• Educating clients and, when appropriate, caregivers on the purpose, effects, and risks of prescribed medications.
• Monitoring and adjusting medication regimens as clinically indicated; conducting evaluations at a minimum every 90 days for ongoing medication management.
• Notifying the client's primary care provider of new prescriptions or medication changes every six months or as clinically required.
• Conducting peer reviews of other prescribers' work and supporting documentation compliance across the clinical team.
• Participating in interdisciplinary team meetings with HR, Scheduling, Patient Access, and other departments to support clinical and administrative needs.
• Conducting batch documentation audits, including review and signature of referrals, treatment plans, biopsychosocial, ASAMs, and intern notes.
• Collaborating with external agencies or treatment providers in cases involving shared clients or complex care needs.
• Accepting and reviewing incoming lab results in ICANotes; using clinical judgment to adjust care plans accordingly.
• Ensuring all documentation is completed within expected timeframes using ICANotes and is coded appropriately using evaluation and management CPT codes.
• Contributing to quality assurance, audit readiness, and performance improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with COMAR, CARF, Medicaid, and internal standards.
• Providing support and education to clinical staff related to medication protocols and service delivery expectations.
• Submitting periodic reports and summaries related to administrative and clinical oversight duties.

Candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this role:

• Active licensure with the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON) as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)
• Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution
• Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMH)
• Possession of a valid DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) registration
• Possession of a valid CDS (Controlled Dangerous Substances) registration
• Willingness and ability to maintain professional medical malpractice insurance coverage