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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Spravato Clinic & Interventional Psychiatry
Practice: Sound Wellness Center in Owings Mills, MD
Compensation: $60 –$75 per hour
Schedule: Part-time (2 days a week), Tuesdays and Fridays, 3:00 PM–8:00 PM (In-office Only)
Hours: 10 hours per week to start, we increase hours gradually.
Location: In-office
EHR: Tebra (Kareo)
Job Overview
Sound Wellness Center is seeking a knowledgeable, personable, and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to support our growing Spravato Clinic and Outpatient Psychiatry program. The ideal candidate will have experience in psychiatric assessments and medication management, with prior Spravato clinic experience preferred. Candidates eager to learn the Spravato treatment process are encouraged to apply.
The practitioner will oversee the clinical aspects of Spravato treatment, coordinate medication delivery and REMS requirements, and provide psychiatric evaluations, follow-up visits, and patient care coordination. The successful candidate must be able to work independently, exercise sound clinical judgment, communicate effectively, and maintain comprehensive, thorough, and timely documentation.
The clinic will initially operate Tuesdays and Fridays with three treatment chairs, with opportunities for additional hours as the program grows.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Spravato Clinical Oversight: Review clinical records, psychiatric assessments, medical histories, medications, and treatment plans to determine patient appropriateness for treatment. Oversee treatment-day clinical care, monitor patient response and adverse effects, and assess readiness for discharge.
- REMS and Pharmacy Coordination: Coordinate required Spravato REMS enrollment and documentation, prescriptions, prior authorizations as assigned, and communication with Altruix pharmacy to ensure medication delivery before scheduled treatments.
- Patient Monitoring and Team Coordination: Ensure medical assistants obtain and document vital signs according to protocol, promptly report abnormal findings, and follow established monitoring procedures. Provide appropriate clinical oversight and intervention when needed.
- Psychiatric Assessments and Medication Management: Conduct comprehensive initial psychiatric evaluations, mental status examinations, risk assessments, medication management, and established-patient follow-up visits. Develop individualized treatment plans and coordinate referrals when appropriate.
- Care Coordination and Medical Forms: Review clinical records and complete or coordinate FMLA, short-term disability, return-to-work, accommodation, and other patient-requested medical forms within the practitioner's scope of practice.
Documentation expectations: Complete clinical notes and assigned tasks within practice deadlines. Patient-requested forms should be completed within 10 business days of receipt of all required information, subject to applicable legal and administrative deadlines.
- Sound Wellness Center provides access to paid AI-assisted tools to streamline clinical note writing, improve documentation efficiency, and reduce administrative workload. Providers are responsible for reviewing and verifying all AI-assisted notes for clinical accuracy, completeness, and compliance with HIPAA and practice policies.
Qualifications
- Current, unrestricted Maryland Nurse Practitioner license.
- Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
- Applicable prescriptive authority and DEA and CDS credentials.
- Experience conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments and outpatient follow-up visits.
- Strong clinical judgment, critical-thinking skills, and ability to work independently while recognizing when consultation or escalation is necessary.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to produce comprehensive, thorough, accurate, and well-organized clinical documentation.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and accountability for completing tasks on time.
- Ability to work on-site Tuesdays and Fridays from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Preferred: Previous Spravato clinic experience, familiarity with REMS requirements, specialty pharmacy coordination, and experience completing medical FMLA/SHORT TERM DISABILITY forms.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is personable, knowledgeable, professional, detail-oriented, and compassionate. They demonstrate initiative, sound critical thinking, effective communication, and the ability to manage clinical responsibilities independently while collaborating with medical assistants and other healthcare professionals.
The candidate must prioritize patient safety, maintain thorough clinical documentation, and follow through on clinical and administrative responsibilities.
Compensation and Training
- Pay: $60 – $75 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.
- Schedule: Two evenings per week, with potential to increase hours as the clinic grows.
- Training: Training provided on Tebra/Kareo and internal Spravato workflows.
- Comprehensive Documentation: Maintain accurate, detailed, and thorough clinical notes documenting relevant history, assessment findings, clinical reasoning, diagnoses, treatment plans, patient response, and follow-up recommendations.
- EHR Management: Complete clinical notes, orders, and assigned documentation in Tebra (formerly Kareo). Training will be provided.
- Compliance and Patient Safety: Follow applicable clinical protocols, HIPAA requirements, Maryland scope-of-practice rules, and current Spravato prescribing and REMS requirements.
Work Location: In person
Pay: $60.00 - $75.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mental health technician jobs.
- High school diploma or GED with a preference for some college in psychology or a related field
- Current BLS and CPR certification required before starting work
- Experience with de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention protocols
- Familiarity with electronic health records and patient documentation systems
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screening
- Physical ability to assist patients with activities of daily living and respond to emergencies
Tips for Your Mental Health Technician Job Search
Tailor your resume to the setting
Inpatient psychiatric facilities, residential programs, and outpatient clinics each prioritize different competencies. Mirror the language in each posting, whether it stresses de-escalation protocols, ADL support, or group facilitation, rather than submitting one generic resume.
List certifications prominently up front
BLS, CPR, CPI, and any state-specific mental health technician certifications belong near the top of your resume, not buried at the bottom. Many hiring managers screen for these before reading anything else.
Target postings by patient population
Filter openings by the population you have documented experience with, such as adolescents, dual-diagnosis adults, or geriatric patients. Applying to roles that match your background shortens the screening process and strengthens your interview answers.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists mental health technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare scenario answers around restraint and safety
Interviewers consistently ask how you have handled a patient in crisis or a potentially violent situation. Prepare two or three specific examples using the STAR format that demonstrate your knowledge of least-restrictive intervention principles.
Follow up after the interview within 48 hours
A brief, specific thank-you note that references one detail from the conversation, such as a unit's approach to trauma-informed care, reinforces your fit and keeps you top of mind before a hiring decision is made.
Mental Health Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most mental health technicians?
The companies hiring the most mental health technicians right now include US Department of Veterans Affairs, Telecare Corporation, and State of South Carolina, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Minnesota, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hospital systems and large behavioral health networks tend to post the highest volume of openings.
How many mental health technician jobs are remote?
About 36% of mental health technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than many other healthcare roles because most positions require direct patient contact. Sub-areas most likely to allow remote or hybrid arrangements include crisis phone line support, telehealth monitoring, and certain administrative or case coordination functions.
How do you become a mental health technician?
You typically start by earning a high school diploma or GED, then complete a BLS and CPR certification course. Many employers prefer candidates who have taken college coursework in psychology, social work, or a related field. Gaining direct care experience through a paid aide position or a supervised internship substantially improves your chances of landing a technician role.
Can you get hired as a mental health technician with little or no experience?
Yes, many entry-level mental health technician openings accept candidates with no prior clinical experience as long as you hold current BLS and CPR certifications and can pass a background check. Highlighting any relevant volunteer work, peer support roles, or coursework in psychology or human services helps offset a thin work history when applying to these positions.
What does the mental health technician interview process look like?
Most interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your availability, certifications, and basic patient care experience. An in-person or panel interview follows, where you are asked behavioral questions about crisis response, patient boundaries, and teamwork. Some facilities require a facility tour and a brief skills check before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to mental health technician jobs?
You can find and apply to mental health technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from hospitals, residential treatment programs, and behavioral health centers across the United States. Find the roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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