Alta Healthcare Services·Gaithersburg, Maryland
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will conduct psychiatric evaluations, perform mental status exams, and manage medications for patients. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement effective treatment plans.
Alta Mental Health Solutions – Montgomery County, MD
Alta Mental Health Solutions is looking for a Part-Time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to conduct psychiatric evaluations, manage medications, and provide mental health treatment in our hybrid outpatient setting. This role is perfect for a PMHNP seeking flexible hours, a clinician-focused culture, and a consistent referral stream within a supportive outpatient psychiatry environment.
At Alta Mental Health Solutions, you’ll find a workplace where your clinical expertise is appreciated and your well-being genuinely matters. We provide a calm, organized outpatient mental health setting with a consistent caseload (no waitlist), strong administrative and intake support, and leadership that truly listens. You’ll enjoy the independence of a hybrid PMHNP role (telehealth and in-person), the chance to deliver meaningful psychiatric care, and a team culture rooted in warmth, collaboration, and respect. If you’re seeking a place to grow professionally while maintaining work–life balance, you’ll thrive at Alta.
In this role, you will provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care, including psychiatric assessments, medication management, and ongoing treatment planning. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary mental health team to support clients across the lifespan. This is a part-time hybrid PMHNP position that offers autonomy, flexibility, and steady referrals.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct psychiatric evaluations, mental status exams, and diagnostic assessments.
Provide medication management and monitor treatment effectiveness
Adjust psychotropic medications according to clinical response.
Work together with therapists and clinical staff within a coordinated care model.
Complete documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
Provide trauma-informed, evidence-based psychiatric and mental health services.
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Candidates must be a licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in Maryland and possess a DEA license. Experience in outpatient psychiatry or behavioral health is preferred, along with strong psychopharmacology and documentation skills.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Maryland are typically driven by ongoing demand in community programs, outpatient settings, and care teams supporting patients with complex needs. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of related experience, and an active American Heart Association BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your certification status and recent experience before applying.