Full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Lumin Health; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

CME days

Malpractice insurance

Licensing support

401(k)

Job summary

Lumin Health in Bethesda, MD is hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our ketamine/esketamine program onsite. You will supervise daily clinical operations and lead a multidisciplinary team focused on pioneering psychiatric care.

The role demands MD/PA licensure in Maryland with prescriptive authority, strong psychiatric experience, and comfort discussing psychedelic treatments. This is a patient-centered, collaborative environment at our Bethesda center.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing (NP) or completion of PA program with psych experience.
• Maryland NP/PA license with ability to practice; VA/DC licensure required for employment.
• Prescriptive authority and DEA registration.
• Significant psychiatric experience preferred, including familiarity with personality disorders.
• Leadership experience in clinical settings.
• Comfort discussing psychedelic treatments and related frameworks.
• Proficiency in EMR and virtual care platforms.
• Ketamine/esketamine experience is a plus.
• Excellent clinical assessment and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily clinical flow and team coordination.
• Assign patients to clinicians and support staff.
• Make clinical decisions on minor medical concerns (e.g., nausea, hypertension).
• Determine PRN medication needs and ketamine dosing in collaboration with the medical team.
• Administer intramuscular injections and observe esketamine treatments.
• Liaise with the Office Manager to ensure safe staffing and operations.
• Foster a collegial, warm, and supportive clinical environment.
• Deliver ketamine treatments and provide patient-centered care.
• Support real-time decisions around patient care plans.

Skills

Psychiatric experience

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

EMR proficiency

Ketamine knowledge

Team-based care

Education

Master's degree in Nursing (NP)

PA program with psychiatric experience

Job description

Lumin Health Full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Bethesda, MD·Full time Company website

Lumin is at the forefront of a transformative health movement. Our mission is to make cutting-edge mental health treatments accessible to all, pioneering advancements and broadening reach in mental health care for conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD. We are a leading provider of in-network medical psychedelics, specializing in outpatient ketamine and esketamine therapies. Our client-focused centers emphasize medically sound, transformative care, supported by dedicated teams passionate about mental health improvement. Come build the future of behavioral care with us!

About Lumin Health

Lumin Health is at the forefront of a transformative health movement. Our mission is to make cutting-edge mental health treatments accessible to all, pioneering advancements and broadening reach in mental health care for conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD. We are a leading provider of in-network medical psychedelics, specializing in outpatient ketamine and esketamine therapies.

Why Join Us

As an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) at Lumin Health, you will be a cornerstone of our compassionate, patient-centered team dedicated to redefining mental health care. You’ll take on a clinical and leadership role that blends direct patient care with team coordination, supporting clients through innovative treatments and guiding a team of healthcare professionals. This is an opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment and contribute meaningfully to pioneering psychiatric care.

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated, empathetic, and experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Bethesda center. In this onsite role, you will support clients undergoing ketamine and esketamine treatments, oversee day-to-day clinical operations, and provide supervision to a multidisciplinary team.

Schedule

Onsite:

• Weekdays, daytime hours.

Key Responsibilities

Onsite Duties:

• Manage daily clinical flow and team coordination
• Assign patients to clinicians and support staff
• Make clinical decisions regarding minor medical concerns (e.g., nausea, hypertension)
• Determine PRN medication needs and ketamine dosing in collaboration with the medical team
• Administer intramuscular injections and observe esketamine treatments
• Liaise with the Office Manager to ensure safe staffing and operations
• Foster a collegial, warm, and supportive clinical environment
• Deliver ketamine treatments and provide patient-centered care
• Support real-time decisions around patient care plans

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing (NP) or completion of PA program with psychiatric experience
• Current certification and unrestricted licensure as an NP or PA in Maryland. Virginia and Washington DC licensure will be needed for employment, but are not required to receive an offer.
• Prescriptive authority and DEA registration for controlled substances
• Significant psychiatric experience preferred, including familiarity with personality disorders
• Prior experience in clinical leadership or team-based environments
• Comfort discussing psychedelic treatments and related frameworks
• Excellent clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills
• Experience with ketamine or esketamine a plus, but not required
• Proficiency in EMR and virtual care platforms

Desired Characteristics

• Warm, empathic, and collaborative interpersonal style
• Comfortable in low-volume psychopharmacology settings
• Strong leadership instincts and decision-making ability
• Interest in a holistic, humanistic approach to psychiatry
• Pay: $65.00-85.00/hour
• Total compensation includes:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Workers' compensation and malpractice insurance
• CME days and educational benefits
• Licensing and professional development support
• 401(k)

Physical Setting

• In-person at 4825 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

About Our Culture

Lumin Health's approach to care is unique, warm, and client-centered. We foster an inclusive and supportive workplace where both clients and staff thrive. To see what our clients are saying, check out our reviews on Google and HealingMaps .