Full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Full-time psychiatric NP or PA

Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) – Bethesda, Maryland

About Lumin Health

Lumin Health is at the forefront of a transformative health movement. Our mission is to make cutting-edge mental health treatments accessible to all, pioneering advancements and broadening reach in mental health care for conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD. We are a leading provider of in-network medical psychedelics, specializing in outpatient ketamine and esketamine therapies.

Why Join Us

As an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) at Lumin Health, you will be a cornerstone of our compassionate, patient-centered team dedicated to redefining mental health care. You’ll take on a clinical and leadership role that blends direct patient care with team coordination, supporting clients through innovative treatments and guiding a team of healthcare professionals. This is an opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment and contribute meaningfully to pioneering psychiatric care.

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated, empathetic, and experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Bethesda center. In this onsite role, you will support clients undergoing ketamine and esketamine treatments, oversee day-to-day clinical operations, and provide supervision to a multidisciplinary team.

Schedule

Onsite:

• Weekdays, daytime hours.

Key Responsibilities

Onsite Duties:

• Manage daily clinical flow and team coordination
• Assign patients to clinicians and support staff
• Make clinical decisions regarding minor medical concerns (e.g., nausea, hypertension)
• Determine PRN medication needs and ketamine dosing in collaboration with the medical team
• Administer intramuscular injections and observe esketamine treatments
• Liaise with the Office Manager to ensure safe staffing and operations
• Foster a collegial, warm, and supportive clinical environment
• Deliver ketamine treatments and provide patient-centered care
• Support real-time decisions around patient care plans

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing (NP) or completion of PA program with psychiatric experience
• Current certification and unrestricted licensure as an NP or PA in Maryland. Virginia and Washington DC licensure will be needed for employment, but are not required to receive an offer.
• Prescriptive authority and DEA registration for controlled substances
• Significant psychiatric experience preferred, including familiarity with personality disorders
• Prior experience in clinical leadership or team-based environments
• Comfort discussing psychedelic treatments and related frameworks
• Excellent clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills
• Experience with ketamine or esketamine a plus, but not required
• Proficiency in EMR and virtual care platforms

Desired Characteristics

• Warm, empathic, and collaborative interpersonal style
• Comfortable in low-volume psychopharmacology settings
• Strong leadership instincts and decision-making ability
• Interest in a holistic, humanistic approach to psychiatry

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $65.00-85.00/hour
• Schedule: 30-40 hours per week depending on site volume
• Total compensation includes:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Workers’ compensation and malpractice insurance
• CME days and educational benefits
• Licensing and professional development support
• 401(k)

Physical Setting

• Outpatient treatment center
• In-person at 4825 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

About Our Culture

Lumin Health’s approach to care is unique, warm, and client-centered. We foster an inclusive and supportive workplace where both clients and staff thrive. To see what our clients are saying, check out our reviews on Google and HealingMaps.