Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

Western Tidewater Community Service Board welcomes you to join our team!

At WTCSB our mission is to provide a coordinated system of quality recovery-oriented care in Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, and Substance Abuse Services to the citizens of the cities of Franklin and Suffolk and the counties of Isle of Wight and Southampton. We continually strive to value staff, support diversity, and promote excellence and personal choice in the provision of consumer care.

We are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Suffolk, VA:

General Responsibilities and Duties for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners:

• Perform complete initial and annual psychiatric evaluations, as well as on-going. 
• Outpatient psychiatric assessment and treatment for eligible consumers. 
• Provide clinical management of urgent/semi-urgent clinical situations; consult with Medical Director and/or Nursing Manager as warranted.
• Comply with clinical and administrative requirements regarding consumer financial plans of care, requirements of third-party payers for reimbursement for services, and as applicable, regional funding relative to hospital admissions and discharges.
• Documentation of services provided in accordance with established agency and licensure standards, in an accurate and timely manner.
• Participate in treatment planning meetings and complex case staffing; provide case consultation and collaboration with agency staff as needed. 
• Provide medical support, education, staff development, and training for agency clinical and nursing staff. 
• Collaborate with Emergency Services Crisis staff on interventions and hospitalizations.
• Promote the concepts of recovery with individuals and staff.
• Prepare written reports and/or provide oral testimony in commitment and/or other legal proceedings.
• Comply with established legislation, mandates, program standards, and all WTCSB requirements regarding patient services and documentation.

Qualifications and Skills for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner:   

• An unrestricted license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Virginia, completion of a post-master Nurse Practitioner Certification, and clinical experience working with severely mentally ill and seriously emotionally disturbed children, including individuals with the co-occurring illness and developmental disabilities.
• Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
• Minimum of two (2) years of assessment and treatment experience with children and adolescents.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a community behavioral health setting.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable DMV driving record at the time of employment and continuously, thereafter. 

Benefits for Full-Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners: 

• Health Insurance/Life Insurance.
• Virginia Retirement System plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Vacation/Sick leave/Holiday pay.
• Legal Resources.
• VA529-Tuition Savings.
• Critical & Accidental Insurance.
• Tuition discount-South University.
• Aflac.
• Working Advantage – shopping discount.

To Apply:
Submit a cover letter and resume via ZipRecruiter, Indeed, or on our job board at   ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. WTCSB is a drug, alcohol & smoke-free workplace. Visit our website, for more information or email View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

WTCSB is an equal-opportunity employer.