PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER (PMHNP) Urgent Care

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Behavioral Health Urgent Care

Location: 4640 Forbes Blvd, Ste 375, Lanham, MD
Job Type: Full-time
Setting: Outpatient Mental Health Clinic / Behavioral Health Urgent Care
Compensation: $80 – $90 per hour (based on experience)

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our Behavioral Health Urgent Care team. This role is ideal for a clinician who thrives in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment and is passionate about providing immediate, high-quality mental health care.

As a PMHNP, you will play a critical role in stabilizing patients in crisis, conducting psychiatric evaluations, managing medications, and coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and risk evaluations
• Diagnose and treat a range of mental health and substance use disorders
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications
• Provide brief therapy, crisis intervention, and stabilization services
• Collaborate with therapists, case managers, and medical providers
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Coordinate referrals and transitions to appropriate levels of care

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN)
• Active, unrestricted license as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
• Board Certified PMHNP
• Minimum 3 years of psychiatric clinical experience; 4 years’ experience preferred
• Strong diagnostic, clinical, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in urgent care, crisis response, or emergency psychiatry
• Experience serving diverse and underserved populations
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or other languages)

Why Join Us

• Competitive hourly rate: $80 – $90/hour (DOE)
• Benefits (PTO, sick leave, health insurance, dental, vision, 401K)
• Opportunity to work in a mission-driven, community-focused organization
• Collaborative, supportive team environment
• Meaningful work providing immediate impact for individuals in crisis
• Work Schedule Mon-Wed-Fri 10am-7p and Tues-Thurs 10a-4p
• Remote work available one day per week

Apply Today

If you are a compassionate and skilled PMHNP looking to make a difference in an urgent care behavioral health setting, we encourage you to apply.

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