Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMHNP

Hours: full-time with benefits including VRS (37.5 hours per week), four or five-day work week schedules possible, hybrid and on-site required 50% of the time.

Location: Servicing Lynchburg/Appomattox/Amherst locations

Position Summary

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMNHNP) provides medical, diagnostic and treatment services for child or adult consumer population in collaboration with agency psychiatrists. Work is performed under general supervision and is guided by policies and procedures, quality assurance, public and private payor guidelines, diagnostic guidelines and professional practices and including ethical standards related to client interactions, state and federal licensure and accreditation regulations and guidelines.

Education Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing PMHNP from an accredited college/university.

Types of Experience

• This position is in our Child Psychiatry Team. Experience treating children is required.

Preferred Credentials

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health Practitioner)
• Current DEA registration
• Autonomous PMHNP license

Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, standards, practices and techniques related to Psychiatry and nursing;
• Thorough knowledge of the characteristics and precautions to be taken in the administration of psychotropic medication;
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques related to individual therapy, counseling practices and risk assessment for the mentally ill;
• Thorough knowledge of individual management guidelines for Virginia; thorough knowledge of the laws and legal procedures relating to hospital admission;
• Thorough knowledge of community resources hospitalization options, treatment providers and other agencies in service to the mentally ill population;
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with the individual population;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and with private and public community partners; physicians, subordinates and others contacted in the course of work;
• Ability to function calmly in stressful, if not crisis situations;
• Ability to risk assess and prioritize service demands;
• Ability to prepare and maintain patient medical records and prepare reports in compliance with licensure regulations;
• Ability to conduct effective interviews, observe, assess and record individual behaviors and functioning and develop treatment and service plans;
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; ability to confidently provide expert testimony in both oral and written formats Ability to drive and must possess a valid driver's license.
• Ability to drive and must possess a valid driver’s license. May be called upon to travel to any Horizon worksite; transport clients, provide services to client @other locations. Regular attendance at training and Horizon meetings may require travel to a variety of Horizon sites;
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written;
• Knowledge of database systems and software, as well as the best practices for effective utilization;
• Ability to work in and contribute to a collaborative team environment;
• Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training; includes both verbal de-escalation skills and physical skills techniques to be utilized with consumers as needed.

THE BEST BENEFITS FOR THOSE WHO TAKE CARE OF THE COMMUNITY

We’re proud to offer some of the best benefits options in Central Virginia. Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is exclusively for public service workers in Virginia, while several options exist for life, health, dental, and vision insurance. Emphasis on work-life balance means a generous annual leave policy ensuring time for wellness with separate time allocated for sick leave and additionally for paid holidays. Stay active with Horizon’s annual wellness programs and various opportunities to interact with the community throughout the year. Horizon’s clinical sites are NHSC/HRSA-approved for clinical student loan repayment and qualify for both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs. If you are interested in continuing your education, working at Horizon qualifies you to receive discounts at some local universities.

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Horizon Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).