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Job Posting Title
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Active Secret Clearance Required)
Date
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
City
Jacksonville
State
NC
Country
United States
Working time
Full-time

Description & Requirements

Maximus is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to serve as a specialized, embedded provider focused on human performance optimization for Special Operations Forces (SOF). The PMHNP supports SOF Service Members and their families by promoting mission readiness, resilience, and long-term wellness through proactive, evidence-based behavioral health care. 

The PMHNP provides outcome-based nurse practitioner services in accordance with privileges granted by the Military Treatment Facility (MTF). This role addresses operational stressors, brain health, mission readiness, and preventive care needs while collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, command stakeholders, and local leadership. 

Candidates must live in or near Camp Lejeune, NC; Cannon AFB, NM; Coronado, CA; Eglin AFB, FL; Fort Bragg, NC; Fort Campbell, KY; Fort Carson, CO; Hurlburt Field, FL; or Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

This position is pending upon contract award. U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates must possess an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance as required for contract performance. This position is pending upon contract award.

Why Maximus?

⚖️ Flexibility That Fits Your Life – Work/life balance support with flexibility designed to meet your personal and professional needs.

🏥 Robust Health & Insurance Benefits – Choose from a variety of Medical, Dental, Vision, and 
Prescription plans, plus a partially funded HSA. You’ll also have access to Life Insurance and discounts on Auto, Home, Renters, and Pet Insurance.

💰 Build Your Financial Future – Take advantage of our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match to help you plan for what's ahead.

🌴 Generous Time Away From Work – Recharge with PTO, paid holidays, extended sick leave, and Short and Long Term Disability coverage.

💙 Wellness Beyond the Workplace – Access resources that support your physical, emotional, and financial well-being through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

👏 Recognition That Matters – Celebrate achievements and recognize colleagues through our employee recognition platform.

🎓 Invest in Your Growth – Continue your education and professional development with Tuition Reimbursement opportunities.

🎁 Employee Discounts & Perks – Enjoy exclusive savings, special offers, and additional employee-only benefits.

🌿 Wellness Programs & Resources – Explore a variety of programs and tools designed to support your overall health and wellness.

📈 Career Development Opportunities – Enhance your skills through training programs, workshops, conferences, and ongoing learning opportunities.

📜 Licensure & Certification Support – Maximus covers the costs associated with renewing required licenses and certifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for reviewing favorable and partially favorable determinations in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Render determinations for cases assigned.
- Resolve all other technical issues within reconsideration assigned.
- Review cases or sites assigned to determine and summarize facts and assess any issues identified.

- Perform other special projects not related to a specific case such as general legal research, general medical research, drafting proposal sections, or acting as a liaison for a specific project, when necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.

- Provide a full range of outcome-based nurse practitioner services, including general screening, medical care, examinations for routine, acute, and chronic conditions, immunizations, diagnosis, treatment, and counseling. 
- Diagnose and treat clients with common acute conditions, chronic illnesses, or minor trauma within accepted protocols, clinical practice guidelines, Nurse Practice Acts, and/or in consultation with a physician. 
- Promote preventive care and health maintenance, including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, and self-care through formal and individual education and counseling. 
- Communicate mental health concepts in a manner that resonates with elite operators who may be skeptical of traditional psychological support. 
- Communicate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to support healthcare team plans, client and family education, and organizational health initiatives. 
- Provide command consultation regarding de-identified morale and behavioral health trends to help inform operational tempo decisions. 
- Provide technical direction and evidence-based instruction to staff, including educational lectures and participation in in-service training. 
- Recognize conditions that require isolation and ensure universal precautions are used in all client encounters. 
- Attend staff meetings to support case discussion, continuing education, continuous quality improvement, and safety initiatives. 

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's degree with 3 - 5 years of experience, OR Associate's degree with 5-7 years of experience.
- Master’s degree in nursing from a program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). 
- Minimum of five (5) years of post-graduate experience in the independent practice of clinical psychiatric nursing. 
- Minimum of two (2) years of prior experience in the Department of War (DoW) or Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) setting. 
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia. 
- Board certification as a PMHNP by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), or another recognized national nursing certification organization for the applicable specialty area of practice. 
- Understanding of military culture and operational stressors within the SOF operator community. 
- Proficiency in treating post-traumatic stress (PTS), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and chronic pain. 

Home Office Requirements
-Maximus provides company-issued computer equipment
-Reliable high-speed internet service
-Minimum 20 Mpbs download speeds/50 Mpbs for shared internet connectivity
-Minimum 5 Mpbs upload speeds

EEO Statement
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.
Minimum Salary
$
75,350.00
Maximum Salary
$
107,850.00