Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - PMHNP

Blue Sky Mental Health Clinic; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Wellness resources

Job summary

Blue Sky Mental Health Clinic in Washington, DC is seeking a licensed PMHNP to join our in-person clinical team. You will provide face-to-face psychiatric care and work closely with physicians, therapists, and support staff to serve a diverse patient community.

Requirements include active DC APRN/PMHNP license, DC DEA registration, PMHNP-BC certification, and at least 1 year of outpatient experience; 100% on-site work is required.

Qualifications

• Active DC APRN / PMHNP license required.
• Active DC DEA registration required (transfer/add DC location ok).
• PMHNP-BC certification or ANCC equivalent.
• 100% on-site work at Washington, DC clinic.
• 1+ year outpatient clinical experience preferred (new grads welcome).

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in-person psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and mental status exams.
• Formulate evidence-based treatment plans and manage ongoing psychopharmacological care.
• Provide direct face-to-face risk assessments and crisis intervention as needed.
• Collaborate closely with on-site multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated, holistic care.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation compliant with District and federal guidelines.

Skills

Face-to-face care

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

Active DC APRN/PMHNP license

Active DC DEA registration

PMHNP-BC certification

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Wellness resources

Job Description

Why Join Our Team?

Are you a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) looking to make a meaningful, face-to-face impact in the nation's capital? We are growing our behavioral health practice in Washington, D.C., and looking for an active, locally licensed PMHNP to join our collaborative, in-person clinical team.

In this role, you will work side-by-side with experienced physicians, therapists, and support staff to provide high-quality, compassionate mental health care to a diverse patient community.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):

• Conduct comprehensive in-person psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and mental status exams.
• Formulate evidence-based treatment plans and manage ongoing psychopharmacological care.
• Provide direct face-to-face risk assessments and crisis intervention as needed.
• Collaborate closely with on-site multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated, holistic care.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation compliant with District and federal guidelines.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Active DC APRN / PMHNP License: Must hold an active, unencumbered license in the District of Columbia prior to start date.
• Active DC DEA Registration: Active prescriptive authority for District of Columbia (or eligible to transfer/add DC location).
• Education & Certification: Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing with ANCC Board Certification as a PMHNP (PMHNP-BC).
• Work Setting: Ability to work 100% on-site at our Washington, D.C. clinic.
• Experience: 1+ years of outpatient clinical experience preferred (licensed new grads welcome to apply).