Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Psycle On Wellness has extended services to the broader community, including the juvenile detention setting. We are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide psychiatric services to children and adolescents.

This role focuses on addressing psychiatric disorders, behavioral challenges, trauma, and co-occurring conditions to support rehabilitation. The PMHNP will collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team to ensure medication compliance and uphold professional standards of care.

The ideal candidate is a licensed professional in Maryland with experience working with youth in Baltimore juvenile justice settings and a commitment to trauma-informed, evidence-based care.

Candidate must be open to working three 8-hour shifts per month.

Flexible scheduling - Monday through Friday, 9 a. m. to 5:30 p. m.

Specific scheduling need is for psychiatric clinic coverage on-site on Mondays.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments to diagnose mental health conditions of youth at the facility.

Develop personalized treatment plans using a combination of psychotherapy, medications, and other therapeutic approaches

Work closely with nursing staff to ensure proper administration of psychotropic medications

Consult with nursing and behavioral health staff to review Medication Administration Records (MARs), laboratory results, and other medical records

Complete Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) assessments, with behavioral health staff assisting in tele-psychiatry settings if necessary

• Deliver emergency psychiatric services as needed, including 24/7 on-call coverage
• Provide face-to-face consultations within 1 hour of notification when requested
• Attend clinical staff meetings as scheduled
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Education, Licensure & Qualifications
• Master's Degree in Nursing
• Active License in the state of Maryland (PMHNP) - in good standing
• Minimum of 3 years practicing psychiatry
• Previous work experience with the adolescent population as a nurse practitioner prescribing medications is required.
• Experience working with children and adolescents in a juvenile detention center setting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet-based systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willing to complete a federal and state background check
• Reliable transportation
• Skills & Attributes
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and within an interdisciplinary team
• Flexibility, organizational skills, and creativity
• Commitment to ethical practice and high-quality psychiatric care
• Self-sufficiency and reliability in high-acuity environments

About Psycle On Wellness

Psycle On is dedicated to improving community wellbeing through direct services targeting the 7 pillars of wellness. One of those pillars is psychological wellness. We are extending mental health services through our work with the Department of Juvenile Services at detention centers in Baltimore.

Our multidisciplinary team provides high-quality psychotherapy, psychiatric rehabilitation, and medication management grounded in trauma-informed and client-centered care. Increasing access to high quality care is our commitment to underserved communities.