NP Jobs in Maryland
NP jobs in Maryland are concentrated in primary care, acute care, and behavioral health, with one of the Mid-Atlantic's most active markets for advanced practice hiring at every level from new graduates to experienced specialists. The heaviest demand is in Baltimore, Bethesda, and the Washington D.C. suburbs, where large systems including Johns Hopkins Medicine, University of Maryland Medical System, and MedStar Health consistently post openings. Family practice, psychiatric-mental health, and acute care are the specialties drawing the most consistent hiring activity statewide. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) — Part-Time
Remote | Active Maryland PMHNP License Required
Make an Impact. Practice with Flexibility. Grow With Us.
Backpack Healthcare is growing our Maryland clinical team! We're looking for a compassionate, clinically strong PMHNP who wants the flexibility of part-time telehealth practice without giving up the collaboration and support that make great clinical care possible.
Backpack Healthcare provides accessible mental health care to children, teens, and young adults through telehealth. We're clinician-led and minority-owned, and our PMHNPs don't work in isolation.
You'll be part of an integrated care team alongside therapists, psychiatrists, and care coordinators, all working together to support the same child and family.
Whether you're supplementing an existing role, balancing family commitments, or expanding your telehealth practice, this role is designed to give you flexibility while keeping the clinical work meaningful.
Compensation + Monthly Bonus Potential
We believe clinicians should be rewarded for the important work they do.
Our PMHNP compensation includes:
- $100 per completed psychiatric intake
- $40 per completed follow-up session
- Monthly bonus potential based on eligible clinical and performance metrics
- Opportunities for professional growth and increased earning potential as Backpack continues to expand
Additional Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- ❤️ Medical, dental, and vision for eligible team members
- PTO based on employment status
- CEU reimbursement
- Clinical mentorship and case consultation
- Collaborative interdisciplinary clinical team
- 100% remote telehealth practice
Build a schedule that works for your life while creating meaningful earning opportunities and making a difference for kids and families.
What You'll Do
You'll provide comprehensive psychiatric care to children, teens, and young adults through telehealth, with a focus on evidence-based, family-centered treatment.
Afternoon, evening, and weekend availability is required—that's when families are most available for care.
Your day-to-day will include:
Conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and developing diagnostic formulations
Creating individualized treatment plans in partnership with patients and families
Prescribing and managing psychotropic medications while monitoring effectiveness, safety, and clinical progress
Providing brief supportive interventions and psychoeducation alongside medication management
Collaborating with therapists, psychiatrists, and care coordinators through regular case consultation
Maintaining accurate, timely clinical documentation in our EHR
Educating patients and families about diagnoses, medications, treatment options, and expected outcomes
✅ What We're Looking For
We're seeking a PMHNP who has:
✔️ An active, unrestricted Maryland PMHNP license
Multi-state or compact licensure preferred
✔️ PMHNP-BC board certification
✔️ An active DEA license
✔️ A master's or doctoral degree from an accredited PMHNP program
✔️ Experience with—or a strong interest in—working with children, adolescents, and families
✔️ Comfort working independently in a telehealth environment
✔️ Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and genuine empathy
- New graduates are welcome to apply!
Why Backpack Healthcare?
Since 2020, we've served 12,000+ kids and families, and 78% of families report that their child is doing better after three months.
We built Backpack because the traditional mental healthcare model wasn't working—for kids, families, or the clinicians trying to help them.
We're creating a different kind of clinical environment: one where providers have flexibility, support, meaningful collaboration, and room to grow.
When clinicians thrive, kids thrive. That's not a tagline. It's how we build.
Ready to Join Us?
If you're a Maryland PMHNP looking for flexible part-time telehealth work, transparent per-session compensation, monthly bonus potential, and a collaborative clinical team, we'd love to hear from you.
Bring your clinical expertise. We'll bring the support, referrals, and opportunity to grow.
Apply today and help us build healthier futures—one child, one family, and one community at a time.
Backpack Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity in age, background, identity, and experience—and we mean it.
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What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in NP jobs across Maryland.
- Active Maryland Nurse Practitioner license issued by the Maryland Board of Nursing
- Current national board certification from AANP or ANCC in a recognized specialty
- Master's or doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited NP program
- Current, unencumbered RN license valid in Maryland or a Nurse Licensure Compact state
- Current BLS certification and ACLS or PALS depending on practice setting
- Experience with electronic health records such as Epic or Cerner in a clinical environment
NP Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a np in Maryland?
To become an NP in Maryland, you must hold an active RN license, complete a graduate-level NP program, earn national board certification through AANP or ANCC, and then apply to the Maryland Board of Nursing for an NP license. Maryland requires a written collaborative agreement with a physician for the first two years of practice before NPs can apply for independent practice authority through the Board.
Which companies hire nps in Maryland?
Employers hiring nps in Maryland right now include MedStar Health, The Children's Guild, and ExpressCare Urgent Care Centers, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Large academic health systems, federally qualified health centers, and the dense concentration of federal government contractors in the Baltimore-Washington corridor make Maryland one of the more consistent NP hiring markets in the region.
Which Maryland cities have the most np jobs?
The Maryland cities with the most np openings are Baltimore, Frederick, and Maryland. Baltimore anchors most of the volume given its concentration of academic medical centers and hospital systems, while Bethesda, Rockville, and the broader Montgomery County area generate strong demand from NIH-affiliated institutions, private practices, and outpatient specialty groups serving the D.C. suburbs.
Are there remote np jobs in Maryland?
Yes, but they're rare. About 35% of np openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which reflects the hands-on nature of most NP roles. The positions most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are psychiatric-mental health NP roles conducting telehealth consultations and care management or utilization review positions that don't require direct patient contact.
How can I get hired as a np in Maryland with little or no experience?
New NP graduates in Maryland have the strongest entry path through new-grad residency and fellowship programs, which Johns Hopkins Medicine, University of Maryland Medical System, and MedStar Health all offer in primary care and acute care settings. Candidates who hold prior RN experience in an ICU, ED, or specialty unit are consistently favored. Completing your clinical rotations at a Maryland health system and securing your Maryland NP license and board certification before graduation gives you a meaningful edge in a competitive applicant pool.
Where can I find and apply to np jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to np jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Maryland employers and facilities. Search for roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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