Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

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Full-Time | In-Person | Richmond, VA

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Salary: $140,000–$165,000 annually (based on outpatient psychiatric experience, autonomous practice status, and demonstrated clinical proficiency)

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Neuropsychiatric & Counseling Associates is an established outpatient psychiatric practice seeking a compassionate, experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our collaborative team. This is a full-time, in-person position designed for a provider who values practicing thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatry while maintaining a manageable patient schedule and excellent work-life balance.

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Our practice prioritizes quality of care over high patient volume. Providers are supported with structured scheduling, dedicated administrative time, and an experienced clinical team, allowing them to focus on delivering exceptional psychiatric care.

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Our Ideal Candidate

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We are seeking a provider who:

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• Has experience providing outpatient psychiatric medication management.
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• Is comfortable practicing independently while collaborating with colleagues as needed.
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• Values building long-term therapeutic relationships with patients.
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• Appreciates a structured outpatient schedule with dedicated administrative time.
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• Is seeking a long-term professional home within a collaborative private practice.
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Experienced providers are strongly preferred. New graduates will only be considered if they have significant prior psychiatric RN experience and clearly demonstrate readiness to independently manage an outpatient psychiatric caseload.

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Position Highlights

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• Competitive W-2 salary: $140,000–$165,000
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• Sign-on and other bonus opportunities
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• Maximum of 16 patients per day
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• 60-minute new patient evaluations
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• 30-minute follow-up appointments
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• Dedicated weekly administrative time
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• Collaborative provider team
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• Clinical autonomy with administrative support
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• No excessive productivity expectations
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Benefits

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• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums —meaning your monthly health insurance premiums are fully paid by the practice, resulting in thousands of dollars in annual savings and more take-home pay compared to employers that require employee premium contributions.
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• Childcare healthcare credits of up to $250 per child per month (maximum $500 per month)
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• Paid time off
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• Sick leave
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• Bereavement leave
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• 401(k) with Safe Harbor contribution and additional profit sharing
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Qualifications

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Required

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• Active Virginia PMHNP license
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• Virginia DEA registration
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• Minimum of 2 years of independent outpatient psychiatric medication management experience required
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• Strong knowledge of psychopharmacology and evidence-based psychiatric care
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Preferred

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• Autonomous practice status
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• Experience treating diverse psychiatric conditions across the lifespan
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Schedule

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• Full-time
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• Monday–Friday
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• Day shift
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• In-person only
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Please Note

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This is a full-time, in-person W-2 position. The compensation package reflects current market rates for experienced outpatient PMHNPs in the Richmond area and includes comprehensive benefits and a structured schedule designed to promote provider longevity and work-life balance.

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Applicants seeking hybrid or remote positions, part-time employment, or extensive postgraduate supervision may find other opportunities that better align with their career goals.