Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)

About Gladstone

Gladstone Psychiatry and Wellness is a distinguished outpatient psychiatric practice serving the Maryland community for more than ten years. Our multidisciplinary team of over 90 clinicians, offers child, adolescent and adult psychiatric medication management, individual and group therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), and weight management services. Despite our significant growth, we have intentionally stewarded a close-knit culture with a strong record of provider longevity and retention.

We believe excellent psychiatric care is built on strong therapeutic relationships, thoughtful clinical decision-making, ongoing learning, and collaboration across disciplines. We value compassion, competence, work-life balance, curiosity, inclusivity, eagerness to learn, and acceptance of all identities and bodies. We offer hybrid work at our five offices in Baltimore, Bethesda, Columbia, Hunt Valley, and Frederick.

Position Overview

The PMHNP will provide outpatient psychiatric evaluations and ongoing treatment to children, adolescents, and/or adults, depending on clinical interest and experience. The ideal candidate is a thoughtful, collaborative clinician who enjoys building strong therapeutic relationships, works well within a multidisciplinary team, and wants to continue expanding their clinical skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and establish individualized treatment plans based on patient goals, evidence-based guidelines, and treatment response.
• Prescribe psychotropic medications as appropriate, monitoring effectiveness, side effects, and progress over time.
• Manage patients with conditions including anxiety, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and substance use disorders.
• Provide patient education on mental health conditions, medications, and lifestyle modifications.
• Assess suicide risk, safety concerns, and other acute symptoms; distinguish emergent from non-emergent situations and coordinate appropriate levels of care, including referral to higher levels of care when indicated.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the electronic medical record and coordinate care with the patient's family and their multidisciplinary team.
• Work effectively with administrative staff and the multidisciplinary treatment team, including ongoing collaboration with therapy providers.
• Participate in case discussions, staff meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Practice consistent with current psychiatric standards, applicable laws and regulations, licensing requirements, organizational policies, and professional and ethical boundaries.
• Remain current with evidence-based practices in psychopharmacology and behavioral health.

Clinical Opportunities

• PMHNPs are encouraged to develop areas of expertise within their scope of practice.
• Depending on experience and interest, you may collaborate with or build a clinical niche in:

• Child and adolescent psychiatry
• Women's mental health and mood disorders
• LGBTQIA+ mental health
• Substance use disorders
• Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and psychedelic medicine
• Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
• Obesity medicine

Required Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
• At least three years of post-graduate clinical experience providing direct psychiatric patient care.
• Current ANCC board certification as a PMHNP-BC.
• Current Maryland licensure, in good standing, and eligibility to practice as a psychiatric nurse practitioner in Maryland.
• Strong assessment, diagnostic, psychopharmacology, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical documentation.
• Commitment to appropriate documentation, professional standards, and ongoing learning.

Schedule and Work Environment

• Full-time and part-time opportunities available.
• No call.
• Offices are open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Flexible scheduling and a hybrid model combining Telehealth and in-office care.
• Opportunities to practice at the Gladstone location of your choosing.

Compensation and Benefits

• Wage range: $150,000 to $160,000 per year for full-time, commensurate with experience and clinical hours. Part-time compensation is prorated.

Full-time prescribers receive:

• Annual CME allowance for continuing education.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) with up to 4% company match after one year of employment and 1000 working hours.
• Malpractice insurance coverage.
• Reimbursement of Maryland licensure, CDS and DEA registration, and board certification fees.
• Dedicated administrative, billing, prior authorizations, credentialing, and clinical management support.
• An established referral base, so you are not asked to market or build your own panel.

Why Join Gladstone

At Gladstone, you don't have to choose between clinical independence and meaningful collaboration. We are committed to an environment where psychiatric providers can practice thoughtfully, develop expertise, and build a sustainable career alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team.

Gladstone Psychiatry and Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.