$87,360/yr

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Services

United StatesUnited States·Towsonmid
Nurse PractitionerHealthcare Clinical
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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

Conduct psychiatric evaluations, including risk and diagnostic assessments. Provide crisis intervention and stabilization for patients in acute distress.

Requirements Summary

Required: Current, unrestricted Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner license in Maryland with active Controlled Substances Registration and valid DEA Certificate.

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Nurse PractitionerHealthcare Clinical

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:

    • 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.

    Nice to Have

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    • 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.

    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.

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    Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    Towson, United States
    On-site at the office
    Who can apply
    US

    About this job

    Pay per year
    $87,360 a year
    45% below the $159,120 median for Nurse Practitioner jobs on Jobera (1,445 salaries).
    Who can apply
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    Listing Details

    Posted
    October 23, 2026
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    October 23, 2026
    Last seen
    October 23, 2026

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    Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Services$87,360