Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- PMHNP

Job Description

Job Description

PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER (PMHNP)

Godaelli Psychiatry & Mental Health Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our collaborative clinical team. We are looking for an experienced, autonomous provider who is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered psychiatric care in a supportive private practice environment.

This position offers scheduling flexibility, allowing clinicians to provide care through a combination of in-office and telehealth appointments based on patient needs and practitioner preference.

As a PMHNP at Godaelli, you will practice with the support of an experienced administrative and clinical team while maintaining clinical autonomy. You will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive psychotherapy for adolescents, adults, and older adults.

We value clinicians with psychiatric expertise who are passionate, proactive, collaborative, and aligned with our mission to expand access to integrative, holistic, and evidence-based mental health care throughout Northern Virginia and surrounding areas.

Specialty: Psychiatry
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Woodbridge, VA | McLean, VA | Fredericksburg, VA

ABOUT GODAELLI PSYCHIATRY & MENTAL HEALTH CENTER

Godaelli Psychiatry, part of the Godaelli Healthcare network, is an integrative psychiatric practice dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized mental health care throughout Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. Our integrated approach focuses on treating the whole person through comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive therapy for people across the lifespan, via in-person and telepsychiatry. We serve individuals, facilities, rehab hospitals, and others.

Our mission is to expand access to high-quality mental health care, reduce stigma, and improve outcomes for individuals and families across the lifespan. Guided by our core values of access, empathy, excellence, and personalized care, we are committed to helping every patient achieve lasting wellness.

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POSITION TYPE

• Full-Time
• 1099 Independent Contractor
• Compensation based on experience and billable client hours: $100- $110 per hour

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Prescribe, monitor, and manage psychotropic medications.
• Provide supportive psychotherapy and patient counseling.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as clinically indicated.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and self-management strategies.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
• Current, unrestricted Virginia PMHNP license.
• Must qualify as an Autonomous Nurse Practitioner in Virginia. Under Virginia law, this requires the equivalent of at least three (3) years of full-time clinical experience as a nurse practitioner (5,400 clinical hours). Applicants must hold the autonomous practice designation or be eligible to obtain it. This is a required qualification for this position.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
• Active DEA registration and Virginia controlled substances registration.
• Strong expertise in psychiatric assessment, psychopharmacology, medication management, and evidence-based treatment of mental health disorders.
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Please note that this list is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the practice.

WHY JOIN GODAELLI?

At Godaelli Psychiatry & Mental Health Center, we offer a supportive, collaborative environment where clinicians can thrive while making a meaningful impact. Enjoy flexible scheduling, competitive contractor compensation, administrative and clinical support, and a hybrid model with both in-office and telehealth opportunities. If you're an experienced, autonomous PMHNP passionate about compassionate, evidence-based care, we'd love to hear from you.

Flexible work from home options available.