Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner

Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Location: Fairfax, VA 22030
Shift: Standard Shift
Duration: Long Term

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with expertise in Addiction Medicine and Substance Use Disorder (SUD). This role will lead and manage the Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program, providing comprehensive care to patients with opioid use disorder using medications such as Suboxone.

Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program
Diagnose and treat patients with substance use disorders, particularly opioid use disorder
Prescribe and manage MAT medications (e.g., Suboxone)
Conduct psychiatric evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
Provide ongoing behavioral health care and medication management
Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care


Minimum Qualifications (Required)
Master s or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited institution
Completion of a state-certified Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner program
Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or equivalent
Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (LNP) license in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Valid and unrestricted DEA license in Virginia (required by date of hire)
Experience treating patients with Opioid Use Disorder using medication-assisted treatment


Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience managing or leading a MAT program
Strong background in addiction medicine and behavioral health

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