Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Backpack Healthcare

Part-Time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with Backpack Healthcare providing telehealth care for children and teens. Requires an active PMHNP license and flexible availability.

Posted 6/24/2026part-timeRemote • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

psychiatric evaluationsevidence-based diagnosesindividualized treatment planspsychotropic medications managementbrief supportive interventionspsychoeducationdocumentation in EHR

Soft Skills

clinical judgmentclear communicationempathyindependent workcollaboration

Tools & Technologies

telehealthEHR

Certifications & Qualifications

Maryland PMHNP licensePMHNP-BC board certificationDEA license

Industry Keywords

youth and familiespsychiatric caremental health

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You'll carry a part-time caseload providing comprehensive psychiatric care to children, teens, and young adults via telehealth.
Afternoon, evening, and weekend availability is required — that's when families can actually show up.
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and formulate evidence-based diagnoses
Develop individualized treatment plans in partnership with patients and their families
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitor effectiveness, and adjust as needed
Provide brief supportive interventions and psychoeducation alongside medication management
Collaborate with therapists, psychiatrists, and care coordinators in regular case reviews
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in our EHR
Educate families about diagnoses, treatment options, and what to expect

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active, unrestricted Maryland PMHNP license (multi-state or compact preferred)
PMHNP-BC board certification
Active DEA license
Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited PMHNP program
Experience with or strong interest in working with youth and families
Comfortable working independently in a telehealth environment
Strong clinical judgment, clear communication, and genuine empathy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive fee-for-service per-session pay
401(k) with company match
Medical, dental, and vision (for eligible team members)
PTO based on employment status
CEU reimbursement
Clinical mentorship and case consultation — new graduates are welcome
A collaborative team that treats integrated care as the standard, not the exception