Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (1099) - Virtual - Maryland

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (1099) - Virtual - Maryland

Employer: CloseKnit

Job Type: 1099 Independent Contractor | FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Working Setting: Virtual | Maryland License

Make a Meaningful Impact Through Innovative, Whole-Person Care

At CloseKnit, our mission is to make care more convenient, connected, and human—so it fits into real life, not the other way around. The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Virtual Care plays a vital role in advancing this mission by delivering compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care through our secure, virtual-first platform.

This role provides comprehensive mental health services—including evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, and ongoing treatment planning. The PMHNP helps expand access to high-quality behavioral health services, empowering patients to live healthier, fuller lives through thoughtful, patient-centered virtual care. As a growing healthcare organization serving patients across Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia, we believe that mental health is a vital component of overall wellness.

Position Summary

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides comprehensive, evidence-based psychiatric care to patients through a secure, fully virtual care platform. This role is responsible for conducting psychiatric evaluations, diagnosing mental health conditions, managing psychiatric medications, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary behavioral health team to deliver high quality, patient centered treatment.

This position is available for a 1099 Independent contractor based on experience, licensure coverage, and organizational needs. Clinical services are delivered entirely via telehealth.

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations using evidence-based assessment tools.
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions, including but not limited to anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, OCD, ADHD, and personality disorders.
• Prescribe, manage, and monitor psychiatric medications in accordance with clinical guidelines and state regulations, assessing treatment effectiveness, side effects, and patient adherence.
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary clinical team.
• Coordinate care with therapists and other healthcare providers, including referrals to additional services when clinically appropriate.
• Provide patient education related to diagnoses, treatment options, and prescribed medications.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and thorough clinical documentation of patient encounters, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable legal, ethical, and organizational standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support continuous clinical excellence within a virtual care environment.

Requirements

• Active Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in applicable states.
• Multistate licensure preferred, with primary clinical focus on Maryland (MD), Virginia (VA), and Washington, DC.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience practicing as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
• Experience treating patients ages 13 and older.
• Strong clinical knowledge of psychiatric disorders and evidence-based treatment approaches.
• Demonstrated proficiency in psychiatric medication management.
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport in a virtual care setting.
• Commitment to deliver compassionate, culturally responsive, and patient-centered care.
• Experience with Athena One EHR and remote clinical workflows.

Licensure & Credentialing Requirements

• The PMHNP must maintain active licensure, DEA registration, and prescribing authority in all states where patients are served.
• Primary clinical coverage includes Maryland (MD), Virginia (VA), and Washington, DC.
• Clinicians are responsible for maintaining all required credentials and complying with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Providers practicing in Virginia who require physician collaboration must obtain and maintain a collaborating physician at their own expense and ensure ongoing compliance with all state regulations governing collaborative practice.

Equal Opportunity Statement

CloseKnit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.