Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Services

Sheppard Pratt; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 101,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

403b retirement match

Generous paid-time-off and flexible S

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Student loan forgiveness

Grand rounds, CME opportunities, and L

Opportunities to work with trainees

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt is seeking a part-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide urgent psychiatric evaluation, stabilization, and treatment in our Emergency Department. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, timely care and appropriate next steps for patients in crisis.

Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, managing medications, and coordinating referrals. The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and participation in quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Interdisciplinary collaboration with ED and psychiatry teams.
• PMHNP-BC certification required.
• MD nursing license with PMHNP credentials required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, including risk and diagnostic assessments.
• Provide crisis intervention and stabilization for patients in acute distress.
• Prescribe and manage medications using evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.
• Facilitate referrals and transitions to inpatient or community services.
• Maintain accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and education for ED staff.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Crisis intervention

Clinical judgment

Education

PMHNP-BC Certification (ANCC)

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing

Maryland PMHNP license

DEA Certificate

Controlled Substances Registration

Job description

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Services

Based in GBMC’s Emergency Department, this role offers a unique opportunity to provide urgent psychiatric evaluation, stabilization, and treatment to patients in crisis. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners in this setting play a vital role in delivering timely, patient-centered care while working closely with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe and appropriate next steps for each patient.

Specific responsibilities include:

Conduct psychiatric evaluations, including risk and diagnostic assessments.

Provide crisis intervention and stabilization for patients in acute distress.

Prescribe and manage medications using evidence-based practices.

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.

Facilitate referrals and transitions to appropriate inpatient or community-based services.

Maintain accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.

Support quality improvement initiatives and serve as a resource to ED staff.

What you’ll get from us:

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

• An opportunity to provide quality mental health care services in a physician-led organization.
• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure. and/or certification preparation.
• 403b retirement match.
• Generous paid-time-off and flexible scheduling.
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program. (EAP)
• Opportunities for student loan forgiveness.
• Grand rounds, CME opportunities, and on-site lectures.
• An opportunity work with trainees including medical students, residents, and fellows.

What we need from you:

Required:

Current, unrestricted Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner license in Maryland with active Controlled Substances Registration and valid DEA Certificate.

Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.

Preferred Experience:

Minimum of two years of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in acute psychiatric settings, ideally in an Emergency Department or consultation-liaison psychiatry.

Proven ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams in high-acuity environments.

Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and resilience in managing a fast-paced, diverse caseload.

The pay range for this part-time position is $87,360 minimum to $101,088 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, board certifications and years and level of related experience.

Sheppard Pratt’s impact spans hospitals, special education schools, residential programs, outpatient centers, and more. We are mission-driven and create an environment where our employees can explore what motivates them both professionally and personally. Through continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and career development programs, we team with our employees to facilitate growth opportunities that put purpose to work.

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Qualifications

Education

Required

Masters or better.

Preferred

Doctorate or better.

Experience

Required

Current, unrestricted Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner license in Maryland with active Controlled Substances Registration and valid DEA Certificate.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

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