Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Lotus Psychotherapy & The Refuge

Hybrid Remote | Annapolis, MD 21401

Full-Time or Part-Time

Pay: $140,000 – $150,000 per year for full-time

Lotus Psychotherapy and The Refuge are seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our growing clinical team. We are a locally owned, CARF-accredited, large outpatient clinic committed to providing high-quality mental health and substance use treatment services to our community. As we continue expanding our services, we are looking for a skilled and compassionate PMHNP who is passionate about collaborative, evidence-based care.

The ideal candidate will have experience prescribing for adults presenting with a variety of mental health and substance use concerns and will feel confident working as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.

• Conduct psychiatric assessments, prescribe medication, monitor patient responses, and complete clinical documentation within 72 hours.
• Administer and manage medications, communicate with patients regarding treatment needs, provide therapeutic support, and collaborate closely with therapists and other members of the clinical team to coordinate care.
• Educate patients and families about mental health conditions, substance use concerns, medication options, treatment planning, and ongoing care recommendations.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation in compliance with healthcare regulations, clinical standards, and organizational policies.

• Provide a minimum of 20 hours of medication management services and/or participation in multidisciplinary treatment team responsibilities.
• Collaborate with the clinic’s interdisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment plans that support high-quality, ethical, and evidence-based care.
• Independently manage scheduling, prescriptions submitted through the EHR, and prior authorizations as needed.
• Manage prescription refills and triage pharmacy authorization needs that cannot otherwise be resolved by administrative staff.
• Communicate effectively with therapists, administrative staff, patients, and families to support continuity of care.

• Master’s degree in Nursing, MSN or higher, required.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner license required.
• DEA Certification required.
• Minimum of 5 years of psychiatry experience required.
• Minimum of 4 years of direct mental health care experience required.
• Previous experience in psychiatric nursing, outpatient mental health, substance use treatment, or behavioral health settings strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, documentation, and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced outpatient environment.
• Knowledge of psychiatric care, medication management, medical terminology, clinical documentation, and healthcare compliance expectations.

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Collaborative clinical environment
• Hybrid remote flexibility

Joining our team offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals navigating mental health and substance use challenges. We value clinical excellence, collaboration, compassion, and ethical care. Our practice offers a supportive environment where providers can grow professionally while contributing to a mission-driven team committed to accessible, high-quality behavioral health treatment.

Qualified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners are encouraged to apply and connect with our team to learn more about this opportunity.