Nurse Practitioner - Behavioral Health- Part-time

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 99,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid malpractice insurance

Generous paid time off

CME leave and CME allowance

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Job summary

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UMUCH) has a part-time opportunity for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) based primarily in a new Aberdeen, MD facility. You will support behavioral health physicians across inpatient, outpatient, and urgent care settings under medical direction, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a collaborative team structure.

The ideal candidate will hold an MS with PMHNP specialization and an unrestricted license in the state; prior PMHNP experience is

Qualifications

• Master of Science with completion of a PMH Nurse Practitioner program.
• Hold an unrestricted license in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist attending Behavioral Health physicians in all aspects of psychiatric care.
• Collaborate closely with attending physicians responsible for the patient.
• Provide psychiatric services in inpatient, day treatment, IP/Ops, and urgent care settings.
• Work Monday through Friday with a shared call rotation among five providers.
• Foster a healthy work/life balance within a vast behavioral health continuum.
• Ideal candidate has at least two years of patient care experience as a PMHNP.

Skills

Psychiatric NP

Patient care experience

Team collaboration

Education

Master of Science, PMHNP program

Job description

Job Requirements

Company Description

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.

A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.

Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County.

University Of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health Owns And Operates

• University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UM UCMC), Bel Air, MD
• The Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation, Bel Air, MD
• The Patricia D. and M. Scot Kaufman Cancer Center, Bel Air, MD
• The Senator Bob Hooper House, Forest Hill, MD

Job Description

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UMUCH), a member of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), has an opening available for a part-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).

Job Specifics

• Position will be primarily based in the brand-new, state-of-the-art, free-standing facility in Aberdeen, MD.
• Under the direction of the Medical Director of Behavioral Health Services, the Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner will assist attending Behavioral Health physicians in all aspects of psychiatric care.
• All work will be performed in close collaboration with attending physicians responsible for the patient.
• Psychiatric services provided in a variety of settings, including Inpatient, Psychiatric Day Treatment, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, as well as an Urgent Care Walk-In setting
• Monday through Friday work schedule. Ideal work environment with a very manageable, compensated call rotation shared among five providers, fostering a healthy work/life balance!
• Excellent opportunity to work within a vast behavioral health continuum.
• Ideal candidate will have at least two years of patient care experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.

As An UMMS Provider, You Can Expect

• Market leading compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Generous paid time off
• CME leave and CME allowance
• Retirement plan- 403(b) with employer match
• Life insurance and disability coverage

Qualifications

Master of Science with completion of a PMH Nurse Practitioner program. Hold an unrestricted license in the state of practice.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $52.08/hr-$71.88/hr
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
• Please review 2026-2027 UMMS Benefits Guide.pdf