Psychiatric Nurse Jobs in Maryland
Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Maryland draw steady demand across inpatient behavioral health units, community mental health centers, and correctional health programs, with openings at every level from new graduates to advanced practice psychiatric nurses. Baltimore, Silver Spring, and Annapolis anchor the largest share of hiring, where established systems like University of Maryland Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Medicine, and MedStar Health maintain active psychiatric nursing rosters. The most consistent openings concentrate in adult inpatient psychiatry, crisis stabilization, and dual-diagnosis programs. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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 psychiatric nurse jobs across Maryland.
- Active Registered Nurse license issued or recognized by the Maryland Board of Nursing
- Associate or bachelor of science in nursing degree from an accredited program
- Current Basic Life Support certification from an accredited provider
- One or more years of clinical experience in a behavioral health or psychiatric setting
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification preferred by many Maryland hospital systems
- Proficiency with electronic health records platforms used in inpatient psychiatric units
Psychiatric Nurse Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a psychiatric nurse in Maryland?
You become a psychiatric nurse in Maryland by earning an associate or bachelor of science in nursing from an accredited program, passing the NCLEX-RN, and obtaining licensure through the Maryland Board of Nursing. Maryland participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so compact licenses from other states are recognized. Most employers prefer candidates who then pursue experience or certification in psychiatric-mental health nursing after initial licensure.
How much do psychiatric nurses make in Maryland?
Psychiatric nurses in Maryland earn a median of about $99,790 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $76,780 for the lowest 10% to over $124,790 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire psychiatric nurses in Maryland?
Employers hiring psychiatric nurses in Maryland right now include Sheppard Pratt, Supportive Care, and Arise and Shine Health Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Maryland's concentration of large academic medical systems and community behavioral health networks means openings appear consistently across both inpatient hospital units and outpatient or residential care settings.
Which Maryland cities have the most psychiatric nurse jobs?
Baltimore, Glen Burnie, and Lanham account for the largest share of psychiatric nurse openings in Maryland. Baltimore leads because of its dense cluster of academic medical centers and community behavioral health programs, while the Washington, D.C. suburbs including Silver Spring and Rockville support strong demand through their large hospital campuses and federally affiliated health systems.
Are there remote psychiatric nurse jobs in Maryland?
Yes, but they're rare. Psychiatric nursing is predominantly hands-on and conducted in inpatient units, crisis centers, or outpatient clinics, limiting fully remote work. About 66% of psychiatric nurse openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with telehealth psychiatric triage and care coordination roles representing the most common remote-eligible positions.
How can I get hired as a psychiatric nurse in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to new-graduate residency programs run by large Maryland health systems such as University of Maryland Medical Center and Johns Hopkins Medicine, which include behavioral health rotations. Lateral experience as a mental health technician or psychiatric nursing assistant at a Maryland community mental health center can also open doors, and holding an active Maryland Board of Nursing RN license with a completed nursing program gives candidates a strong foundation before formal psychiatric experience accumulates.
Where can I find and apply to psychiatric nurse jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to psychiatric nurse jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maryland openings across hospitals, behavioral health centers, and outpatient clinics. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and preferred setting, then apply directly to the employers posting them.
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