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Sheppard Pratt
Towson, Maryland

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Services

Nurse PractitionerPart-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$87k-$101k

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Job Description

This position is part-time employed through Sheppard Pratt Solutions on behalf of Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC). Sheppard Pratt partners with health systems nationwide to deliver high-quality acute psychiatric care in local communities.

What to Expect

Based in GBMC’s Emergency Department, this role offers a unique opportunity to provide urgent psychiatric evaluation, stabilization, and treatment to patients in crisis. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners in this setting play a vital role in delivering timely, patient-centered care while working closely with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe and appropriate next steps for each patient.

Specific Responsibilities Include

  • Conduct psychiatric evaluations, including risk and diagnostic assessments.
  • Provide crisis intervention and stabilization for patients in acute distress.
  • Prescribe and manage medications using evidence-based practices.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.
  • Facilitate referrals and transitions to appropriate inpatient or community-based services.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.
  • Support quality improvement initiatives and serve as a resource to ED staff.

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 to support ongoing education and licensure. and/or certification preparation.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits.
  • 403b retirement match.
  • Generous paid-time-off and flexible scheduling.
  • Complimentary Employee Assistance Program. (EAP)
  • Opportunities for student loan forgiveness.
  • Grand rounds, CME opportunities, and on-site lectures.
  • An opportunity work with trainees including medical students, residents, and fellows.

What We Need from You

Required

  • Current, unrestricted Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner license in Maryland with active Controlled Substances Registration and valid DEA Certificate.
  • Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
  • Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.

Preferred Experience

  • Minimum of two years of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in acute psychiatric settings, ideally in an Emergency Department or consultation-liaison psychiatry.
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams in high-acuity environments.
  • Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and resilience in managing a fast-paced, diverse caseload.

The pay range for this part-time position is $87,360 minimum to $101,088 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.

Sheppard Pratt’s impact spans hospitals, special education schools, residential programs, outpatient centers, and more. We are mission-driven and create an environment where our employees can explore what motivates them both professionally and personally. Through continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and career development programs, we team with our employees to facilitate growth opportunities that put purpose to work.

Key Responsibilities

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will conduct psychiatric evaluations, provide crisis intervention, and manage medications for patients in the Emergency Department. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to facilitate safe patient transitions and ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current, unrestricted Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner license in Maryland, a valid DEA certificate, and PMHNP-BC certification. A Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing is required, with a preference for at least two years of experience in acute psychiatric or emergency settings.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Medication managementRisk assessmentDiagnostic assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient stabilizationClinical documentation

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Sheppard Pratt ranks #5 of 23 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 62% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Psychiatry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$87k–$101kPsychiatry median $138k (middle half $133k–$147k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$90k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in Maryland53 active2,268 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% remote · 62% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentMaryland Nurse Practitioner listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment297 active listings, Oct 2026
Psychiatry pay trend+2.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sheppard Pratt#5 of 23 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Sheppard Pratt

Mental Health Care
Baltimore, Maryland
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Tuition reimbursement
Licensure/certification preparation reimbursement
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
403b retirement match
Generous paid-time-off
Flexible scheduling
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Student loan forgiveness

Living in Towson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$423k≈ 4.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,871/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.