Nurse Practitioner - Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
About the job
- An active Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (FNP-BC) or Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification is required.
- An active Maryland Nurse Practitioner license is required.
- An active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license is required.
- Strong clinical judgment and comfort managing complex medical presentations are required.
- The candidate must be able to work within a fast-paced, team-based environment.
- Perform comprehensive medical assessments, including histories and physicals, ongoing medical monitoring, and acute symptom evaluation.
- Manage chronic medical conditions and support stabilization during withdrawal management.
- Conduct medication reconciliation and ensure safe medication administration practices.
- Collaborate with nursing, psychiatric providers, counselors, case managers, utilization review, and clinical leadership to ensure medical necessity and continuity of care.
- Provide timely documentation in the KIPU electronic medical record aligned with regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, quality improvement initiatives, and compliance-driven workflows.
- Support infection control, communicable disease protocols, and urgent medical interventions as needed.
- Educate patients on health maintenance, recovery-supportive medical care, and discharge planning.
- Experience in addiction medicine, behavioral health, urgent care, or acute care is preferred.
About the company
Hygea Healthcare runs Maryland-based addiction treatment and mental health programs with inpatient medical detox, residential rehab, and aftercare planning across CARF-accredited facilities. It combines evidence-based therapies like CBT and medication-assisted treatment with holistic practices such as yoga, meditation, and nutrition management. A key differentiator is its Huml Health (Pretaa) wearable platform that tracks biometrics (sleep, stress, heart rate) and uses AI to flag relapse risk and alert clinicians for proactive intervention. The company funds care through major private insurance and Maryland Medicaid, with financing options, and aims to raise Maryland’s standard of addiction and co-occurring mental health care through coordinated, data-informed treatment and strong aftercare to support long-term recovery.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Owings Mills, Maryland
Founded
2022
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- April 20, 2026, Hygea became in-network with UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, and CareFirst.
- Same-day admissions, Maryland Medicaid, and commercial plans widen volume and reduce friction.
- Joint Commission accreditation and CARF-level residential care support payer credibility.
What critics are saying
- If CareFirst, Cigna, or UnitedHealthcare tighten utilization reviews, census drops fast.
- Hygea depends on Maryland reimbursement; any Medicaid audit compresses margins within 2027.
- Huml monitoring creates privacy, consent, and 42 CFR Part 2 compliance exposure.
What makes Hygea Healthcare unique
- Robby Stempler built Kipu, sold January 2021 for over $290 million.
- Hygea operates three Maryland sites: Middle River, Belair, and Camp Meade.
- Since October 2025, Hygea uses Huml watches for biometrics and relapse alerts.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours