Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Inpatient

## Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Inpatient Towson,MDPSYCH
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Pending $135,000-$185,000annually

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Share# Job Overview On our Towson campus, Sheppard Pratt's Adult Service Line provides comprehensive inpatient and partial hospitalization services for adults experiencing acute mental health conditions. Our Adult Service Line includes eight inpatient units, featuring specialized programs such as Crisis Stabilization, General Adult, and Young Adult units. We also offer one adult day hospital designed to support patients as they transition between levels of care.

As a Float Adult Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, you will have the opportunity to work across multiple adult inpatient settings, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional psychiatric care, medication management, and treatment planning for a diverse adult patient population.

This role offers a dynamic clinical experience with exposure to a broad range of psychiatric diagnoses and treatment programs.
** This position includes a schedule requirement of working 10 weekends and 2 holidays annually.
** What to expect:

The Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides direct psychiatric care through evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment, including prescribing and managing medications. Patients are treated within the hospital setting, where the nurse practitioner conducts admission assessments, develops individualized treatment plans, and provides both individual and group therapies. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the nurse practitioner plays a critical role in supporting stabilization, recovery, and continuity of care.
** Specific Responsibilities:
*** Complete psychiatric evaluations, admission physicals, and diagnostic assessments.
* Initiate and coordinate individualized treatment plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
* Prescribe and manage medications, ordering tests and adjusting treatment as needed.
* Provide individual and group therapy to support patient progress.
* Monitor patient outcomes, document care accurately, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
* Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment.
* Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to a culture of excellence in care.
* Serve as a mentor to junior staff, modeling best practices and supporting professional growth.

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 for benefit eligible positions
* Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefits eligible positions
* 403b retirement match
* Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
* Flexible scheduling
* Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Opportunities for student loan forgiveness for benefit eligible positions
* Grand rounds, CME opportunities, and on-site lectures.
* An opportunity work with trainees including medical students, residents, and fellows.

What we need from you:
* Active Maryland Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license.
* Maryland Controlled Substances Registration with valid DEA Certificate.
* ** Minimum three years of experience preferred, including training and practical experience in an acute psychiatric setting.
**** The pay range for this position is $135,000 minimum to $185,000 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.
**** WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?
** At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!