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Job description
Benefits:
nFlexible schedule
nAbout Ascend Mental Health Ascend Mental Health is an outpatient mental health clinic dedicated to inspiring, empowering, and supporting individuals and families as they ascend to their highest potential. Our multidisciplinary team provides therapy, psychiatric rehabilitation, and medication management services across the Baltimore metro area.
nPosition Overview
nAscend Mental Health is seeking a Part-Time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to serve as Medical Director. This leadership role balances clinical care and program oversight, ensuring excellence in medication management and alignment with agency quality and compliance standards. The PMHNP–Medical Director collaborates closely with the Director of Operations, Clinical Supervisor, and Program Director to support the growth, effectiveness, and integrity of Ascend’s clinical programs.
nKey Responsibilities
nConduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and follow-up care.
nReview and approve treatment plans for clients receiving medication services.
nCollaborate with leadership to develop and implement clinical policies and procedures.
nMaintain timely and compliant documentation within 48 hours of service delivery.
nParticipate in leadership, quarterly staff, and strategic planning meetings.
nProvide clinical consultation and mentorship to staff and collaborate on complex cases.
nContribute to internal audits, peer feedback, and quality improvement initiatives.
nModel professionalism, compassion, and accountability aligned with Ascend’s mission and values.
nSchedule & Compensation
nStatus: Part-Time (20 hours per week)
nCompensation: $65-85/hour (W-2 employee)
nPay Frequency: Semi-monthly via direct deposit (1st & 15th)
nWork Setting: In-person and/or telehealth (as approved by Ascend)
nStart Date: Week of December 1, 2025
nQualifications
nRequired:
nActive, unrestricted State of Maryland CRNP-PMH license
nCurrent DEA registration
nStrong clinical documentation skills and knowledge of Medicaid and Joint Commission standards
nProven ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team
nPreferred:
nPrior leadership or medical director experience
nExperience working in outpatient or community mental health settings
nFlexible work from home options available.
Worksite address
baltimore, MD, 21276, US
Who can apply
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