Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

About the role

Heart Own Medical Services is an integrated behavioral health and primary care practice located within Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Founded and led by a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, we deliver compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care to patients ages 5 and up across a wide range of needs, including mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, addiction medicine, and treatment-resistant depression.

We are a certified REM Clinic offering Spravato^® (esketamine) treatment and are actively expanding our clinical team and service lines, including primary care. Our practice is built on a whole-person, culturally inclusive model of care.

The Opportunity

As a PMHNP at Heart Own Medical Services, you will carry an independent psychiatric caseload, collaborate with our clinical and administrative team, and contribute directly to the patient-centered care that defines this practice. The role starts part-time with a clearly defined pathway to full-time as the practice grows.

We welcome both experienced clinicians and new graduates. Mentorship, collaborative engagement, and ongoing clinical support are available for early-career providers.

Position details

• Position type: Part-Time with path to Full-Time
• Setting: In-Person & Telehealth
• Schedule: Monday–Friday · No weekends or holidays · Hours based on panel size
• Location: 3333 North Calvert Street, Suite 557, Baltimore, MD 21218
• Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience, credentials, and panel volume
• Start date: As soon as credentialing and onboarding are complete

Key responsibilities

Clinical

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments for new patients across the lifespan (ages 5 and up)
• Develop individualized psychiatric treatment plans including psychopharmacological management
• Provide medication management, titration, and ongoing monitoring for established patients
• Deliver evidence-based psychotherapy, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and supportive therapy, as clinically indicated
• Order, interpret, and follow up on relevant laboratory and diagnostic studies (LabCorp coordination)
• Coordinate care with primary care, therapy, and external specialists as needed
• Document all clinical encounters accurately and in a timely manner in the EHR

Administrative & Operational

• Maintain complete, timely, and billable clinical documentation per practice and payer standards
• Participate in scheduled team meetings and clinical case discussions
• Adhere to all HIPAA, DEA, state, and payer compliance requirements
• Contribute to quality improvement and practice development initiatives as the team grows

Qualifications

Required

• Active, unrestricted Maryland CRNP license with PMHNP specialization
• Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
• Active DEA license with Schedule II–V prescribing authority
• Active Maryland Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) registration
• Current CPR/BLS certification (American Heart Association or equivalent)
• Active individual National Provider Identifier (NPI)
• Active CAQH profile
• Strong psychiatric assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and clinical documentation skills
• Commitment to compassionate, evidence-based, and culturally inclusive care

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of clinical psychiatric or behavioral health experience preferred
• New graduates are strongly encouraged to apply; mentorship and collaborative support are available
• Experience with lifespan psychiatry (child/adolescent through geriatric) is a plus

Preferred

• Experience with EHR/EMR documentation platforms
• Familiarity with addiction medicine, ADHD evaluation and management, or treatment-resistant depression (Spravato/esketamine)
• Experience in an integrated behavioral health and primary care setting
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or other language) is a plus

Licensure and certifications

All of the following must be active prior to your start date and maintained throughout employment:

• Maryland CRNP License (PMHNP): active and unrestricted
• PMHNP-BC: active ANCC board certification
• DEA License: active federal registration, Schedule II–V
• Maryland CDS: active Controlled Dangerous Substance registration
• CPR/BLS Certification: AHA or equivalent, must remain current
• Individual NPI: active National Provider Identifier
• CAQH Profile: active and up to date

Why join Heart Own Medical Services

• Hospital-affiliated practice within Union Memorial: clinical credibility with a boutique-level culture
• Integrated behavioral health and primary care model, a rare and clinically enriching environment
• Certified REM Clinic offering Spravato^® (esketamine), with access to innovative treatment options
• Part-time start with a defined pathway to full-time as the patient panel grows
• Collaborative, multicultural team with a strong patient-centered mission
• Established and growing patient base with built-in referral infrastructure
• Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends or holidays
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and credential level
• Mentorship and clinical collaboration available for early-career providers

How to apply

Click Apply Now and send us the following through our contact form:

• Current CV or resume
• Cover letter including your years of experience, clinical specialties or areas of interest, and why you are drawn to Heart Own Medical Services
• Copies of active CRNP/PMHNP-BC license, DEA and CDS registration, and CPR/BLS certification
• NPI number and CAQH profile ID

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply promptly, as this position may be filled before any posted deadline.

Heart Own Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees, providers, and patients.