Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Full -Time

Nurse PractitionerNo callNo weekendsFull-Time Full Practice Authority

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Job Description

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Full-Time

Join the Balance Point Wellness Team

Balance Point Wellness, LLC is a thriving outpatient mental health practice seeking a compassionate and dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) licensed in Maryland to join our collaborative clinical team. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who is passionate about providing exceptional psychiatric care to children, adolescents, and adults in a supportive and team-oriented environment.

Working under the leadership of our Vice President of Psychiatry, the PMHNP will play a vital role in assessing, diagnosing, treating, and supporting the behavioral and mental health needs of our diverse client population.

Position Highlights

  • Full-time opportunity (32 hours per week)
  • Monday–Friday schedule with no on-call responsibilities
  • Flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance
  • Competitive compensation
  • Collaborative, multidisciplinary treatment team
  • Opportunity for professional growth within a respected and expanding organization

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments
  • Perform psychiatric medication evaluations and ongoing medication management
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment recommendations as appropriate
  • Collaborate with therapists, psychiatrists, primary care providers, and other members of the treatment team
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
  • Provide ongoing psychiatric follow-up and continuity of care

Why Balance Point Wellness?

  • Recognized as a Baltimore Sun Top Workplace in 2021 and 2022
  • Flexible scheduling options designed to support clinician well-being
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Administrative support, including insurance credentialing and billing services
  • Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
  • Access to a diverse client population across the lifespan
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families

About Balance Point Wellness

Balance Point Wellness provides comprehensive outpatient mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults throughout Maryland. Our multidisciplinary team includes psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychologists, licensed counselors, and licensed social workers who are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care in a compassionate and supportive environment.

If you are passionate about helping individuals achieve mental wellness and are looking to join a growing organization that values collaboration, clinical excellence, and work-life balance, we encourage you to apply today.

Requirements

  • Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program
  • Active Maryland Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license
  • Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority preferred
  • Experience working with children, adolescents, and adults preferred
  • Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License (preferred)

Key Skills

Psychiatric evaluationDiagnostic assessmentBehavioral healthPatient monitoring

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Full -Time at Balance Point Wellness a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 2,033 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 50% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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  • No call
  • No weekends