Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

About Us Join Newport Healthcare: Transform Lives Through Meaningful Work! Looking for a rewarding career in mental health? At Newport Healthcare, you’ll discover a fulfilling career path and be part of a collaborative team that’s changing lives for the better. Our network of treatment programs includes residential and outpatient locations nationwide, as well as inpatient hospitalization and clinic services through our PrairieCare division in Minnesota. Every employee at Newport makes an impact in our clients’ healing journeys. If you're looking to grow professionally in a supportive environment, we invite you to explore opportunities to join our dedicated team. Together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve! Responsibilities As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, you’ll be at the forefront of providing top-notch mental health care. You’ll work directly with clients and their families, conducting evaluations, managing medication therapies, and offering psychotherapy and counseling. Your expertise will help us ensure the highest standards of safety and continuity of care! Your Day-to-Day Adventures Will Include: Team Spirit: Collaborate with an amazing mental health team while overseeing the psychiatric care of your own caseload of clients. Client Connections: Conduct evaluations and manage your clients through engaging direct care encounters. You’ll prescribe medications, order labs, and provide essential education to clients and families. Documentation Dynamo: Keep our records in tip-top shape by completing assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes within 24 hours. Your attention to detail will help us maintain our high standards! Care Continuity Champion: Connect with other providers to gather important client histories and ensure smooth transitions during admissions and discharges. Team Meetings & Training: Attend fun and informative treatment team meetings and training sessions to keep your skills sharp and your knowledge fresh. On-Call Hero: Share in the on-call responsibilities for our residential programs, ensuring our clients receive the care they need, when they need it. Communication Wizard: Maintain excellent communication with your clinical team, outpatient providers, and family members to create a supportive environment for our clients. Qualifications What you will bring: Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution is required. Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner, with full/independent practice authority, in the state of VA and Board Certification in Psychiatry. Current DEA license. Minimum of 3 years of experience practicing as a Psychiatric NP and with adolescents and young adults is required. Experience working with clients in a PHP/IOP/OP or psychiatric treatment environment strongly preferred. We are committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. An individual’s compensation is determined by several factors, including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. Additionally, we consider internal equity to ensure fairness within our organization. Additional Details Excellent Opportunity for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with at least 3 years of practice experience and licensure for independent practice to provide services in IOP setting for Adolescents. Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Newport Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Newport Healthcare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please email View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr