Pays $123k-$140kNurse Practitioner market median is ~$138k (18 jobs)

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University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time Full Practice Authority
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time PMHNP, college student psychiatry. Onsite, M-F 8:30-5, on-call rotation. College Park, MD.

Join University of Maryland as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Onsite, On-Call in College Park, Maryland, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $122K - $140K
  • Pension plan offered.
  • Regular Exempt benefits
  • PSLF eligible employer

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • No weekends required.

Apply to join University of Maryland as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Onsite, On-Call.

Key Responsibilities

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will conduct psychiatric evaluations, provide intake assessments, and manage medications for a diverse student population. They will also collaborate with other health center departments to provide urgent evaluations and support patients in mental health crises.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctorate degree in Psychiatric Nursing and possess at least two years of direct patient care experience. Active licensure as a PMHNP in Maryland, along with current CDS, DEA, and CPR certifications, is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPRDEA License

Key Skills

Psychiatric evaluationsMedication managementIntake assessmentsTriageCrisis interventionElectronic medical recordsCollaborationProblem solvingCommunicationClinical documentationPatient assessmentDiagnosisTelemedicine platforms

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

University of Maryland holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 78/100, 10 active listings.

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 54% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$131k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $125k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 4.2/10 on work-life balance for Nurse Practitioner roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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About University of Maryland

Higher Education
College Park, Maryland
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Regular Exempt benefits
State retirement/pension
PSLF eligible employer