Mental Health Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Position Overview

Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS) is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide psychiatric services to children and adolescents in a juvenile detention center setting. This role focuses on addressing psychiatric disorders, behavioral challenges, trauma, and co-occurring conditions to support rehabilitation. The PMHNP will collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team to ensure medication compliance and uphold professional standards of care.

The ideal candidate is a licensed professional in Maryland with experience working with youth in juvenile justice settings and a commitment to trauma-informed, evidence-based care.

Onboarding and required training are expected to begin in February 2026, with staff assuming their full clinical roles effective March 1, 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments to diagnose mental health conditions of youth
   
• Develop personalized treatment plans using a combination of psychotherapy, medications, and other therapeutic approaches
   
• Work closely with nursing staff to ensure proper administration of psychotropic medications
   
• Consult with nursing and behavioral health staff to review Medication Administration Records (MARs), laboratory results, and other medical records
   
• Complete Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) assessments, with behavioral health staff assisting in tele-psychiatry settings if necessary
   
• Deliver emergency psychiatric services as needed, including 24/7 on-call coverage
   
• Provide face-to-face consultations within 1 hour of notification when requested
   
• Attend clinical staff meetings as scheduled
   
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education, Licensure & Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing
• Active License in the state of Maryland (PMHNP) - in good standing
• Minimum of 2 years practicing psychiatry
• Experience working with children and adolescents in a juvenile detention center setting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet-based systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willing to complete a federal and state background check
• Reliable transportation

Skills & Attributes

• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills

• Ability to work independently and within an interdisciplinary team

• Flexibility, organizational skills, and creativity

• Commitment to ethical practice and high-quality psychiatric care

• Self-sufficiency and reliability in high-acuity environments

Benefits & Perks

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Discounted perks through ADP

• Free trainings and CEUs

About Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS)

Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS) is a growing Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (OMHC) dedicated to delivering comprehensive, evidence-based mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. Our multidisciplinary team provides high-quality psychotherapy, psychiatric rehabilitation, and medication management grounded in trauma-informed and client-centered care.

As part of our strategic expansion, ITS is extending mental health services throughout Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) centers across Maryland. This expansion reflects our mission to increase access to high-quality behavioral health care for justice-involved youth while creating meaningful opportunities for clinicians to contribute to systems-level impact, professional growth, and community-based change.