Psych NP
Listed compensation
$45-$55/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
About the Role
New Day Health Systems is looking for a passionate and dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team in Catonsville, MD. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients navigating mental health challenges in a supportive, patient-centered environment. If you're driven by compassionate care and clinical excellence, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments for new and existing patients
- Diagnose and treat a wide range of psychiatric and behavioral health conditions
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans and medication management protocols
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with evidence-based practice
- Collaborate with therapists, counselors, and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure holistic patient care
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) system
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as clinically indicated
Requirements
- Active Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Maryland
- Board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
- DEA license and prescriptive authority in Maryland
- Experience in psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and psychopharmacology
- Strong knowledge of DSM-5 criteria and evidence-based psychiatric treatment modalities
- Excellent communication, empathy, and patient engagement skills
- Experience with EHR/EMR documentation systems preferred
About Us
New Day Health Systems is a trusted behavioral health provider serving the Catonsville, MD community with a commitment to compassionate, high-quality psychiatric care. Our patients choose us for our personalized approach and dedication to improving mental wellness and quality of life. Our team thrives in a collaborative, supportive culture where clinicians are empowered to do their best work every day.
Flexible work from home options available.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psych NP at New Day Health Systems a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychiatry nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 66% have no call, 58% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $94k–$114k | Psychiatry median $166k (middle half $148k–$172k)17 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$99k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in Maryland | 52 active | 2,203 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 34% remote · 66% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Psychiatry pay trend | +2.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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