Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner

Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Location: Fairfax, VA 22030
Shift: Standard Shift
Duration: Long Term

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with expertise in Addiction Medicine and Substance Use Disorder (SUD). This role will lead and manage the Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program, providing comprehensive care to patients with opioid use disorder using medications such as Suboxone.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage the Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program
• Diagnose and treat patients with substance use disorders, particularly opioid use disorder
• Prescribe and manage MAT medications (e.g., Suboxone)
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide ongoing behavioral health care and medication management
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care


Minimum Qualifications (Required)
• Master s or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited institution
• Completion of a state-certified Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner program
• Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or equivalent
• Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (LNP) license in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Valid and unrestricted DEA license in Virginia (required by date of hire)
• Experience treating patients with Opioid Use Disorder using medication-assisted treatment


Preferred Qualifications
• Prior experience managing or leading a MAT program
• Strong background in addiction medicine and behavioral health