Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) EOE Statement Blue Ridge Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Sign on Bonus: $5000.00 to qualified candidate. Job Summary: The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) works on a full‑time basis for BRMC, including provision of behavioral health care, education/teaching, and related administrative duties. As a Board‑Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, the provider will devote his/her professional services to the benefit of the BRMC and will seek to incorporate all his/her clinical activities into the practice of the BRMC. The provider and BRMC will negotiate any agreement for clinical practice outside of the BRMC, providing such practice does not interfere with provider's obligations to the Center. Essential Job Duties & Functions: Provides mental health care to patients with a psychiatric diagnosis. Provides assessments, crisis response, medication, direct mental health services, and mental health record documentation, as required. Formulates an initial diagnosis and treatment plan for individuals with a mental health diagnosis. Monitors changes of clients with persistent mental illness. Provides support, psychotherapy, and supportive counseling for clients in regards to psychosocial, environmental, and physical well‑being. Provides health education materials for patients, caregivers and family, as well as staff. Develops and carries out data collection and recording of data for BRMC clinical improvement initiatives (Meaningful Use, Patient Centered Medical Home, UDS, Joint Commission) and manages associated PDSA cycles. Works to integrate mental health and substance abuse services with primary care services through consultation with other BRMC providers. Consults with a contractual psychiatrist by reviewing cases as appropriate. Recommends referral for specialty care as appropriate. Works together with practice team to care for patient, offering direction to the team and education to the team to improve patient outcomes and team performance. Qualifications: Possession of a valid Virginia license as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. CPR certification required within 6 months of employment. At least one year of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, experience with children and adolescents a plus. Spanish speaking skills a plus. Employment Type: Full‑Time. Shift: Days. Schedule: Exempt/Non‑Exempt Exempt. Location: Arrington - Main Campus. About the Organization: Founded in 1985 in beautiful Nelson County, Virginia, Blue Ridge Medical Center (BRMC) offers primary care, pediatrics, dentistry, x‑ray, lab, physical therapy, pharmacy, and behavioral health services. BRMC is a 501(c)3 non‑profit Federally Qualified Health Center and a certified Patient‑Centered Medical Home. The Center is accredited by the Joint Commission and is a leading practitioner of population health and care management programs. We currently provide integrated health services at locations in Nelson, Amherst, and Appomattox Counties. Our mission is to improve access to comprehensive primary care and to reduce health disparities for all people in our community. Our Vision is to be a vital, vibrant health center, recognized as the preferred provider of health care for the people in our community. This position is currently accepting applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr