Per Diem Psychiatric NP or PA

Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) – Per Diem 1099 Role 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 team on a per diem, as needed basis. 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:

• Day shifts that fall within the 10am to 8pm time range
• 8 hour shifts, but may expand to 10 hour shifts once the site hours expand

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
• Conduct medical necessity intakes for prospective patients
• Follow up on existing patient care (e.g., collect MADRS scores, communicate with external providers)
• Make determinations around ongoing course of care
• Collaborate with and report to on\-site MDs

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
• 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: $85\.00\-95\.00/hour

* Schedule: Per diem, no guaranteed hours

Physical Setting

• Outpatient treatment center
• In\-person at varied locations

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 and .

Pay: $85\.00 \- $95\.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person