Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP – PRN

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments for clients of all ages (children, adolescents, adults) as scheduled
• Develop individualized treatment plans that align with the client’s goals, clinical needs, and best practices
• Provide medication management services, including prescribing, titrating, and monitoring psychotropic medications for effectiveness, side effects, and adherence
• Conduct ongoing psychiatric follow-up appointments to assess progress, adjust medications, and modify treatment plans as needed
• Offer psychoeducation to clients and families about diagnoses, medications, potential side effects, and treatment options
• Collaborate closely with therapists, psychiatric rehabilitation staff, case managers, and other members of the care team to ensure coordinated and holistic care
• Maintain timely, accurate, and thorough documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) according to organizational policies and regulatory standards
• Participate in treatment team meetings and case consultations when appropriate to support integrated care
• Provide crisis intervention and risk assessments as needed, including safety planning and referrals to higher levels of care when appropriate
• Stay current with evidence-based psychiatric practices, state regulations, and professional standards through ongoing education and training

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in nursing with a psychiatric specialization (PMHNP-BC)
• Active Maryland RN and Nurse Practitioner licenses
• Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Active Maryland medical license
• Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry
• Minimum 1 year of outpatient psychiatric experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and flexibly within a team environment
• Excellent communication, assessment, and documentation skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and providing medication management services. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and maintaining accurate documentation in electronic health records.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Psychiatric Evaluation
• Medication Management
• Treatment Plan Development
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification
• Outpatient Psychiatric Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Psychiatric Evaluation
• Medication Management
• Treatment Plan Development
• Crisis Intervention
• Risk Assessment
• PsychoeducationDocumentation in EHR
• Evidence-Based Practices
• Clinical Assessment
• Safety Planning

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Flexibility
• Assessment Skills
• Documentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• PMHNP-BC
• Board Certification in Psychiatry
• Active Maryland RN License
• Active Maryland Nurse Practitioner License
• Active Maryland Medical License

Industry Keywords

• Psychiatric Care
• Outpatient Services
• Integrated Care
• Clinical Needs
• Best Practices

Tools & Technologies

• Electronic Health Record (EHR)