Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (1099) - 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.