Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Thriveworks is currently seeking Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners in Lynchburg, VA.

***Clinicians need to be licensed and living in the state in which they will be practicing.***

Compensation: This is a Fee for Service (W2) position, the range for this position is $130,000-$187,000 per year based on 25-35 clinical hours per week.

To maintain safety and best practices for our clinicians and patients via telemedicine, Thriveworks does not push or incentivize the use of stimulant medications; instead, we offer them as an option based on the client’s specific symptoms and diagnosis, with prescribing decisions left to the discretion of the clinician. We do not currently treat substance use disorders, and make every effort to refer out to an in-person provider when symptoms arise that are too severe to be treated via telemedicine only.

Thriveworks Nurse Practitioners are expected to provide care to a diverse population of clients with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and more. They work with a broad range of age groups, primarily adults and adolescents, with a future focus on expanding care across the lifespan.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Board Certification required

• Master's in Nursing with active prescriptive authority required in the state

• Understanding of AdvancedMD (AMD) EMR is a plus

• Three years of experience is a plus; 1 year of psychiatry practice is required

• Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners need to be licensed and live in the state in which they will be practicing

• All clinicians are required to complete an in-house training on our ADHD treatment standards, guidelines, and approach, followed by a certification exam. While all new hires are enrolled in the ADHD Clinic and expected to treat ADHD clients, there are no quotas for the number of clients or prescriptions.

What We Need:

• Make Psychiatric assessments and evaluations of clients in an ongoing in-person and telemedicine capacity

• Willingness to treat 14 years old and up

• Prescribe medication to reduce mental health symptoms, as needed

• Create and collaborate with clients on care plans

• Complete and/or administer appropriate paperwork and assessment tools for clients

• Adhere to Thriveworks' Clinical Practice Guidelines

• Consult with Regional Clinic Directors and staff on clients, programs, and services at the various sites

What We Give:

We are dedicated to taking great care of our employees and empowering them to succeed. This enables them to focus on providing excellent care to our clients. We offer the following benefits:

• Remote Medical Assistants

• Guaranteed, bi-weekly pay (no need to wait on reimbursement)

• 401k with 3% employer match

• Paid orientation and annual pay increases

• Group Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with disability, life, and liability insurance options, PTO, 401K with a 3% employer match, CEU Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment

• Paid orientation, Paid Credentialing, Paid Malpractice Coverage, In-house professional development including case consultation groups

• Annual pay increases and Bonus Opportunities

• Schedule Flexibility with No Show Protection and No required on-call

• Amazing team culture and clinical support

Who we are - about Thriveworks:

Thriveworks is a trusted mental health provider with 340+ locations and a nationwide hybrid care model. We serve over 175,000 clients annually through more than 1.7 million sessions, and those numbers are growing. As a clinician-founded and clinician-led organization, we offer the tools, support, and community you need to build a fulfilling, long-term career.

A career at Thriveworks isn’t just about finding a job that pays the bills. It’s about helping others, joining a community, and learning to thrive both personally and professionally. We believe that the success of our employees is just as important as the success of our organization; they go hand in hand.

So, what do you say? Are you interested in joining our team? Apply today.

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